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Shark Ray Alley

Ambergris Caye, Belize
Open Water suggested2–8 m (7–26 ft) 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 Yellowtail snapper, Green moray eel, and Southern stingray. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 6:00–18:00 · favorable · sunset 17:22

Forecast for this hour · 3:00 · run 15 h ago
0.4 m (1.4 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 84°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

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

All 3 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Mon6:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Tue6:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed6:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu6:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 8 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Fri6:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat6:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 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 5:26 · Sunrise 5:48 · Sunset 17:22 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.9 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 11:22 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: Yellowtail snapper, Southern stingray, Nurse shark
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. January, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  4. April, 79% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  5. May, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.6 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  9. September, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  12. December, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 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

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated July 2026

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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