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South Water Caye

Stann Creek, Belize
Open Water suggestedWall drop-off in places5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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South Water Caye at a glance

South Water Caye is an intermediate boat dive site in Stann Creek, Belize with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hawksbill turtle, Nassau grouper, and Great barracuda. Recent reports put the water around 29°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 18 h ago
0.2 m (0.7 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot 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 in places · Possible current on the outer reef

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

MonNo window

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

Tue6:00–18:00 favorable

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

Wed6:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu6:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Fri6:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sat6:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.3 ft waves · 4 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 17:24 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.4 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 23:27 GMT-6

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Great barracuda, Green moray eel, Queen angelfish
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.

  1. January, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  9. September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  12. December, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 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

South Water Caye sits on the barrier reef off Dangriga in the heart of Belize's second-largest marine reserve, with the reef crest right off the island and a wall dropping from about 12m on the seaward side. Reef profiles range from shallow coral gardens to steep walls hosting moray eels, barracuda, eagle rays, groupers and the occasional larger pelagic. Its mix of easy shallow reef and deeper wall makes it a versatile southern-Belize base.

boatreefwall

Wall drop-off in places

Possible current on the outer reef

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