The Chimney

Belize

The Chimney

12–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
6.2 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.9°C
Wind
15.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:15–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°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: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
Catalog depth12–40 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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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

wallcavesalt 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
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
DeepLog1
Midnight parrotfish
Scarus coelestinus
DeepLog1
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations16
Pseudodiploria strigosa
Nearby OBIS observations16
Sula sula
Nearby OBIS observations12
Diploria labyrinthiformis
Nearby OBIS observations10
Acanthurus bahianus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Microspathodon chrysurus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Sparisoma aurofrenatum
Nearby OBIS observations7
Cephalopholis cruentata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Orbicella faveolata
Nearby OBIS observations6
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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