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Tackle Box Canyons

Ambergris Caye, Belize
Open Water suggestedTunnel and canyon swim-throughs20–30 m (66–98 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Tackle Box Canyons at a glance

Tackle Box Canyons is an intermediate boat dive site in Ambergris Caye, Belize with depths of 20–30 m (66–98 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Nassau grouper, Queen angelfish, and Hawksbill turtle. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°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 · 2:00 · run 15 h ago
0.7 m (2.3 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two 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: Tunnel and canyon swim-throughs · Depth to 30m · Possible current

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Dive windows this week

Mon6:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Tue6:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed6:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 8 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu6:00–18:00 favorable

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

Fri6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 6 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 5:26 · Sunrise 5:48 · Sunset 17:22 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.1 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 11:20 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, Spiny lobster, Nurse shark
Best time: Year-round; calm seas best.

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.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Tackle Box Canyons, off San Pedro, is a maze of coral canyons and tunnels running between about 20 and 30m. Divers swim tunnel to tunnel through spur-and-groove formations rich in sponges and reef life, with nurse sharks, turtles and big groupers frequently seen. The swim-throughs and moderate depth give it an adventurous, intermediate feel.

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Tunnel and canyon swim-throughs

Depth to 30m

Possible current

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