Lighthouse Reef

Belize

Lighthouse Reef

5–40 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
4.8 s
Swell
0.7 m
5.0 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
27.1 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
Catalog depth5–40 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Jun

Peak month

Sep 29.5°

Jan26.8°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.8°
Apr27.4°
May28.2°
Jun28.7°
Jul28.8°
Aug29.2°
Sep29.5°
Oct29.1°
Nov28.2°
Dec27.3°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Staghorn coral
Acropora cervicornis
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
DeepLog1
Stony coral
Diploria labyrinthiformis
DeepLog1
Pseudodiploria strigosa
Nearby OBIS observations15
Sula sula
Nearby OBIS observations11
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations8
Mycteroperca bonaci
Nearby OBIS observations7
Acanthurus bahianus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Coenobita clypeatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Sparisoma viride
Nearby OBIS observations5
Sphyraena barracuda
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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