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Painted Wall

Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Open Water suggestedWall drop-off8–35 m (26–115 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Painted Wall at a glance

Painted Wall is an intermediate boat dive site in Lighthouse Reef, Belize with depths of 8–35 m (26–115 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Queen angelfish, Spotted eagle ray, and Tube sponges. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:21

Forecast for this hour · 9:00 · run 22 h ago
0.9 m (2.8 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about three 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: Wall drop-off · Possible current along the reef face

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sat
Mon6:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Tue6:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Wed6:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu6:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri6:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

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 17:21 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.6 km from site · updated 25 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, Tube sponges, Spiny lobster
Best time: Year-round; best visibility 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.

  1. January, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  3. March, 41% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  4. April, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  5. May, 41% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 45% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  8. August, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  9. September, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 83% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  12. December, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 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 June 2026

Site details

Painted Wall on the western flank of Lighthouse Reef Atoll takes its name from the dense, multicoloured carpet of sponges, tube sponges and gorgonians that coat the vertical drop-off. Crevices and overhangs shelter lobsters and moray eels while the open water off the wall hosts cruising rays and the occasional reef shark. It is a classic Lighthouse Reef wall dive with excellent photographic colour.

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Wall drop-off

Possible current along the reef face

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