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Shark Ray Alley

Ambergris Caye, Belize
Open Water suggested2–8 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Shark Ray Alley at a glance

Shark Ray Alley is a boat dive site in Ambergris Caye, Belize with depths of 2–8 m (7–26 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Nurse shark, Southern stingray, and Yellowtail snapper. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Heavy boat traffic · Very shallow - mostly a snorkel site

All 3 hazards ↓

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 5:05 · Sunrise 5:28 · Sunset 18:28

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.9 km from site · graded 3h 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: Nurse shark, Southern stingray, Yellowtail snapper
Best time: Year-round; daytime when boats gather and animals congregate.

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. Jan78%27°C0.8 m
  2. Feb85%27°C0.7 m
  3. Mar85%28°C0.8 m
  4. Apr79%28°C0.8 m
  5. May88%29°C0.8 m
  6. Jun86%30°C0.8 m
  7. Jul86%30°C0.7 m
  8. Aug98%31°C0.5 m
  9. Sep99%31°C0.5 m
  10. Oct95%30°C0.5 m
  11. Nov86%28°C0.6 m
  12. Dec84%27°C0.7 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

  • Nurse sharkCommonly seen
  • Southern stingrayCommonly seen
  • Yellowtail snapperCommonly seen
  • Bar jackCommonly seen
  • Great barracudaOccasionally seen
  • Green moray eelOccasionally seen
  • Sergeant majorCommonly seen
  • RemoraOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Part of Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley is a shallow sandy area where decades of fish-cleaning by fishermen trained dozens of nurse sharks and southern stingrays to gather around boats. In just 2-8m, divers and snorkellers are surrounded by docile nurse sharks and rays, making it one of Belize's most famous wildlife encounters. It is most often experienced as a snorkel after the Hol Chan dive.

boatreef

Large numbers of nurse sharks and stingrays at close range

Heavy boat traffic

Very shallow - mostly a snorkel site

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