How deep is Half Moon Wall?

Half Moon Wall has a depth range of 12–30 metres (39–98 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Half Moon Wall?

Half Moon Wall is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water may fit a conservative guided wall route in calm conditions; Advanced Open Water is recommended for deeper wall profiles. certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Half Moon Wall?

Divers at Half Moon Wall in Belize commonly report sightings of Coenobita clypeatus, Desmacella annexa, Favia fragum, Aplysina fistularis, and Sphoeroides testudineus. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Q: When is the best time to dive Half Moon Wall?

The best time to dive Half Moon Wall is typically Researchable year-round when offshore sea state allows. Confirm wind, swell, visibility, and whether the operator itinerary includes Half Moon Caye Wall.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

Lighthouse Reef, Belize

Open Water suggested12–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Half Moon Wall at a glance

Half Moon Wall is a intermediate boat dive site in Lighthouse Reef, Belize with depths of 12–30 m (39–98 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Coenobita clypeatus, Desmacella annexa, and Favia fragum. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 11h ago

1.4 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Depth creep, wall or blue-water disorientation, current, offshore boat logistics, fragile reef contact, and protected-area rules.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon

Sun6:00–19:00

Mon6:00–19:00

Tue6:00–19:00

Wed6:00–19:00

Thu6:00–19:00

Fri6:00–19:00

Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:04 · Sunrise 5:28 · Sunset 18:25

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 0.6 km from site · graded 11h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Coenobita clypeatus, Desmacella annexa, Favia fragum

Best time: Researchable year-round when offshore sea state allows. Confirm wind, swell, visibility, and whether the operator itinerary includes Half Moon Caye Wall.

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.

Jan52%27°C1.5 m
Feb44%27°C1.5 m
Mar41%28°C1.5 m
Apr53%28°C1.5 m
May41%29°C1.4 m
Jun44%30°C1.5 m
Jul45%29°C1.4 m
Aug87%30°C1.0 m
Sep96%30°C0.9 m
Oct83%30°C1.0 m
Nov71%29°C1.3 m
Dec54%28°C1.4 m

September hastypically 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

Coenobita clypeatusCommonly seen
Desmacella annexaCommonly seen
Favia fragumCommonly seen
Aplysina fistularisCommonly seen
Sphoeroides testudineusCommonly seen
Hemiramphus balaoCommonly seen
Ocyurus chrysurusCommonly seen
Acanthemblemaria spinosaCommonly seen
Ginglymostoma cirratumCommonly seen
Mussa angulosaCommonly seen
Cephalopholis cruentataCommonly seen
Mycetophyllia aliciaeCommonly seen
Acanthurus chirurgusCommonly seen
Orbicella annularisCommonly seen
Sparisoma aurofrenatumCommonly seen
Colpophyllia natansCommonly seen
Pristipomoides aquilonarisCommonly seen
Isophyllia sinuosaCommonly seen
Priacanthus arenatusCommonly seen
Tedania ignisCommonly seen
Parablennius marmoreusCommonly seen
Pseudodiploria clivosaCommonly seen
Sparisoma virideCommonly seen
Gobioclinus bucciferusCommonly seen
Lutjanus purpureusCommonly seen
Nicholsina ustaCommonly seen
Scarus vetulaCommonly seen
Diodon eydouxiiCommonly seen
Manicina areolataCommonly seen
Creole wrasseCommonly seen
Blue chromisCommonly seen
Yellowtail snapperCommonly seen
Sea turtlesSeasonal

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Site details

Half Moon Wall is the wall-dive area associated with Half Moon Caye on Lighthouse Reef, Belize. It is commonly researched with Great Blue Hole trips because Lighthouse Reef combines a shallow lagoon, coral shelf edge, vertical walls, Half Moon Caye Natural Monument, and nearby famous reef sites. Plan it as a guided boat wall dive where route and maximum depth are set by the operator.

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Depth creep, wall or blue-water disorientation, current, offshore boat logistics, fragile reef contact, and protected-area rules.

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