Lighthouse Reef

Belize

Lighthouse Reef

5–40 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
5.0 s
Swell
0.7 m
5.5 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.7°C
Wind
17.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
05:00–06:00
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Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Wed, Oct 21Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°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

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
Sula sula
Nearby OBIS observations19
Pseudodiploria strigosa
Nearby OBIS observations15
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Acanthurus bahianus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations6
Balistes vetula
Nearby OBIS observations5
Mycteroperca bonaci
Nearby OBIS observations5
Sparisoma viride
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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