Mermaid's Lair

Belize

Mermaid's Lair

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
5.6 s
Swell
0.3 m
4.8 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
15.4 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
01:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
19:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
Catalog depth5–25 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Jun

Peak month

Sep 29.6°

Jan26.5°
Feb26.5°
Mar26.8°
Apr27.5°
May28.4°
Jun28.8°
Jul29.0°
Aug29.4°
Sep29.6°
Oct29.0°
Nov28.0°
Dec27.1°
Current: mild
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

salt Waterbeginner 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
Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
DeepLog8
Horse-eye jack
Caranx latus
DeepLog3
Southern stingray
Hypanus americanus
DeepLog3
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog2
Pot cover
Pomacanthus arcuatus
DeepLog2
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog2
American crocodile
Crocodylus acutus
DeepLog1
Black grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
DeepLog1
Black sea rod
Plexaura homomalla
DeepLog1
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
DeepLog1
Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
DeepLog1
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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