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Front Porch

Turneffe Atoll, BelizeDirections
Open Water suggestedSlope leads to deeper water - watch depth5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Front Porch at a glance

Front Porch is a both dive site in Turneffe Atoll, Belize with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Caribbean reef octopus, Hawksbill turtle, and Queen angelfish. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 22:00 · sunset 17:22

Forecast for this hour · 20:00 · run 8 h ago
0.5 m (1.6 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 85°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

Site hazards: Slope leads to deeper water - watch depth · Boat traffic near resort dock

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Mon19:00–22:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Tue2:00–3:00 favorable, 6:00–2:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed3:00–4:00 favorable, 6:00–18:00 favorable, 19:00–5:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu6:00–5:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Fri6:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

SatNo window

0.3 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Sun0:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:25 · Sunrise 5:47 · Sunset 17:22 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.8 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 11:23 GMT-6

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Queen angelfish, Spotted moray eel, Yellowtail snapper
Best time: Year-round; ideal for checkout, training and night dives.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  9. September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  12. December, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

September has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Front Porch is Turneffe Island Resort's house reef, an easy shallow site that begins at a coral shelf around 12-15m before sloping into deeper water. Its calm, accessible profile makes it a favourite for checkout dives, training and macro-rich night dives where octopus and seahorses appear. Eagle rays, turtles and reef fish frequent the slope.

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Slope leads to deeper water - watch depth

Boat traffic near resort dock

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