How deep is Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef)?

Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef) ranges from 8 to 40 metres deep (26–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef) is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry is recorded as a giant-stride entry. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef)?

Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef) is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 8 to 40 metres (26–131 feet). Access is by boat, with the entry recorded as a giant-stride entry. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef)?

Year-round; calmest April-June. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef)?

Divers at Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef) in Belize commonly report sightings of Black coral, Queen angelfish, Nassau grouper, Caribbean reef shark, and Hawksbill turtle. Black coral, Queen angelfish, and Hawksbill turtle are recorded as common sightings, while Nassau grouper and Caribbean reef shark are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef)

Stann Creek, Belize

Open Water suggested8–40 m (26–131 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef) at a glance

Long Caye Wall (Glover's Reef) is an intermediate boat dive site in Stann Creek, Belize with depths of 8–40 m (26–131 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Black coral, Queen angelfish, and Nassau grouper. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 6:00–18:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 18:00 · run 6 h ago

0.6 m (1.8 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

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

Site hazards: Remote location, limited evacuation · Possible current

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sat

Mon

0.7 m waves · 8 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Tue

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Wed

0.5 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Fri

0.3 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sat

0.2 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Sun

0.3 m waves · 9 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 9 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 5:24 · Sunrise 5:46 · Sunset 17:23 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.5 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 11:27 GMT-6

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Black coral, Queen angelfish, Hawksbill turtle

Best time: Year-round; calmest April-June.

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.

January, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
February, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
March, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
May, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
June, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
July, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
August, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
October, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
November, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
December, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

August 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 June 2026

Site details

Long Caye Wall is Glover's Reef Atoll's showpiece drop-off, starting in about 8m of clear water before plunging into an abyss over 900m deep. The vertical face is rich in sponges, sea fans and black coral, with turtles, rays and barracuda patrolling the edge. Belize's most remote atoll means uncrowded diving and frequently exceptional visibility.

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Sheer wall dropping past 900m - strict depth discipline

Remote location, limited evacuation

Possible current

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