MARINE REPORT / 72 HOURS

Ambergris Caye Snorkel Report Today

Belize · Updated Wed 05:57 (CST) · Source: Snapshot

The skinny

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Ambergris Caye has a usable snorkeling window around Wed 07:00. The main thing to watch is waves.

Right now (forecast)

Good · 6.0/10

Wed 06:00 (CST)

Later today

Good · 6.5/10

Wed 12:00 (CST)

Next three days

Good · 7.1/10

Thu 14:00 (CST)

Model estimates using Open-Meteo; not observations or safety guarantees. Check official advisories and conditions at the beach.

Score: 6.5/10

Best time: Wed 07:00

Main risk: Waves

Best morning signal: Wed 10:00 (Good).

Best afternoon signal: Wed 12:00 (Good). Peak afternoon wind is about 5.7 m/s.

Later today looks usable around Wed 07:00. Check boat availability.

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Best nearby spots later today

San Pedro 6.5/10 Good · Wed 12:00 Hol Chan 6.1/10 Good · Wed 12:00 Shark Ray Alley 6.1/10 Good · Wed 12:00

Also see the best places to snorkel in the Caribbean, ranked on our stored historical scores.

Plan your visit

These notes help with planning. Rules and closures can change.

Open map

AccessHol Chan, Shark Ray Alley and Mexico Rocks are short boat rides from San Pedro. Check those marine-reserve forecasts before you go.

ParkingParking and boat-harbour rules vary by operator and town. Use marked spaces and never block ramps or residents.

ReservationsMany of the best reefs here are boat-only. Book a permitted operator and ask about weather cancellations.

ClosuresWind, swell, and park rules can close a site even when the town beach looks calm. Check the official source before entering.

Marine lifeDo not touch, chase, or feed marine life. Stay off coral and follow local park rules.

Belize Fisheries Department

Sunrise

05:52

Sunset

17:18

Water

29.5°C

Max air

28.8°C

Sky

Clear

25% cloud

Good model window in the next 72 hours

Next good model window: Wed 07:00–15:00 (41% of the next 72h meets the model threshold)

3-day planner Best available Show data

3-day planner

Wednesday

✅ Good conditions

Main blocker: Waves

Thursday

✅ Good conditions

Main blocker: Tide/current

Friday

✅ Good conditions

Main blocker: Tide/current

Best available hours

The next good model window starts at Wed 07:00 and lasts until 15:00.

Why this verdict

Main blockers across the next 72 hours:

  • Tide/current (57 hours)
  • Darkness (35 hours)
  • Waves (25 hours)

Jellyfish drift risk

Drift estimate from wind, swell, current and warm water.

Low · 34/100

Low peak drift risk around Wed 19:00.

warm water supports seasonal jellyfish activity; surface drift/current is noticeable; local shoreline exposure is not mapped yet.

Sightings override the model: if you see small purple jellyfish with long trailing tentacles, treat them as sting-capable and give them space.

Upcoming high tides

Next early morning high tide: Thu 06:00

Thu 06:00

Bookable snorkel tours near Ambergris Caye

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Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley

Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley

4.8/5 299 reviews 2h 45m
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Caye Caulker Sailing with Snorkeling Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley

Caye Caulker Sailing with Snorkeling Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley

4.8/5 266 reviews 8h
From USD 150.00 Check availability

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Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Snorkeling San Pedro Belize

Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Snorkeling San Pedro Belize

5.0/5 25 reviews 2h 30m
From USD 95.00 Check availability

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1-Hour Guided Reef Snorkeling Adventure in San Pedro

1-Hour Guided Reef Snorkeling Adventure in San Pedro

5.0/5 22 reviews 1h
From USD 60.00 Check availability
Mexico Rocks Snorkel Adventure from Ambergris Caye, San Pedro

Mexico Rocks Snorkel Adventure from Ambergris Caye, San Pedro

5.0/5 4 reviews 2h 30m
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Great Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef Atoll Snorkel Adventure

Great Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef Atoll Snorkel Adventure

5.0/5 19 reviews 12h
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Nearby snorkel spot map

Compare nearby spot forecasts for later today before choosing a beach.

San Pedro Good · Wed 12:00 6.5/10 Hol Chan Good · Wed 12:00 6.1/10 Shark Ray Alley Good · Wed 12:00 6.1/10 Mexico Rocks Good · Wed 09:00 5.8/10

Forecast spot map

Use the map to see where the compared spots sit. Open a card for the hourly forecast.

San Pedro Hol Chan Shark Ray Alley Mexico Rocks
  1. San Pedro
  2. Hol Chan
  3. Shark Ray Alley
  4. Mexico Rocks

This is a location diagram, not a marine chart. Check the shore and local signs in person.

Nearby alternatives in Belize

San Pedro

0 km away

✅ Good

Shark Ray Alley

6 km away

✅ Good

Hol Chan

6 km away

✅ Good

Mexico Rocks

8 km away

✅ Good

Advanced forecast data

Viewing historical data

Wed 06:00 – Sat 06:00 (CST)

Previous day Yesterday Next day Live

Snorkel Score (selected 24h)

Best snorkel score is 0.62 around Wed 10:00; 12 of 24 hours are good, fair, or excellent.

Score trend, higher is better. Excellent ≥ 0.72, good 0.55–0.72, fair 0.35–0.55.

Conditions (24h trends)

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0/24 sampled hours stay at or below 0.36m (range 0.48m to 0.54m).

Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 17/24 sampled hours (range 0.93 to 6.98m/s).

Tides range from 0.16m to 0.27m; 0 of 24 hours are in or near peak slack windows.

72-hour historical overview
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Scoring methodology (for technical users)

We score each hour from 0 to 1 using daylight and these weighted components:

  • Wave height (35%): best below 0.36m, then decreases as it rises.
  • Wind speed (25%): best below 5.4m/s, lower is better.
  • Sea surface temperature (15%): best within 20.6°C to 30.4°C.
  • Tide and currents (15%): best around slack/high-tide windows.
  • Daylight (10%): visibility is better in daylight, so night hours score lower.
Detailed hourly data table
Time Wave (m) Wind (m/s) Sea temp (°C) Status
Wed 06:00 0.52 · high 2.95 · good 30.20 · good Fair
Wed 07:00 0.52 · high 4.30 · good 30.20 · good Fair
Wed 08:00 0.54 · high 3.54 · good 30.30 · good Fair
Wed 09:00 0.52 · high 3.44 · good 30.30 · good Good
Wed 10:00 0.50 · high 3.82 · good 30.40 · good Good
Wed 11:00 0.50 · high 4.00 · good 30.40 · good Good
Wed 12:00 0.48 · high 4.07 · good 30.40 · good Fair
Wed 13:00 0.48 · high 4.14 · good 30.50 · out of range Fair
Wed 14:00 0.48 · high 4.20 · good 30.50 · out of range Fair
Wed 15:00 0.48 · high 5.22 · good 30.50 · out of range Fair
Wed 16:00 0.48 · high 5.13 · good 30.50 · out of range Fair
Wed 17:00 0.48 · high 5.59 · high 30.50 · out of range Fair
Wed 18:00 0.48 · high 5.44 · high 30.50 · out of range Poor
Wed 19:00 0.48 · high 6.98 · high 30.50 · out of range Poor
Wed 20:00 0.48 · high 6.56 · high 30.50 · out of range Poor
Wed 21:00 0.48 · high 6.39 · high 30.50 · out of range Poor
Wed 22:00 0.50 · high 6.07 · high 30.40 · good Poor
Wed 23:00 0.50 · high 6.21 · high 30.40 · good Poor
Thu 00:00 0.52 · high 4.86 · good 30.40 · good Poor
Thu 01:00 0.52 · high 5.20 · good 30.30 · good Poor
Thu 02:00 0.52 · high 2.75 · good 30.30 · good Poor
Thu 03:00 0.52 · high 3.71 · good 30.30 · good Poor
Thu 04:00 0.50 · high 3.40 · good 30.20 · good Poor
Thu 05:00 0.50 · high 0.93 · good 30.10 · good Poor
Thu 06:00 0.52 · high 2.42 · good 30.10 · good Good
Thu 07:00 0.52 · high 2.86 · good 30.20 · good Fair
Thu 08:00 0.52 · high 4.53 · good 30.20 · good Fair
Thu 09:00 0.58 · high 5.87 · high 30.30 · good Fair
Thu 10:00 0.58 · high 3.70 · good 30.40 · good Fair
Thu 11:00 0.58 · high 4.13 · good 30.40 · good Fair
Thu 12:00 0.58 · high 4.89 · good 30.50 · out of range Fair
Thu 13:00 0.60 · high 4.21 · good 30.50 · out of range Fair
Thu 14:00 0.62 · high 4.92 · good 30.50 · out of range Fair
Thu 15:00 0.64 · high 6.00 · high 30.50 · out of range Fair
Thu 16:00 0.66 · high 7.85 · high 30.50 · out of range Poor
Thu 17:00 0.70 · high 6.81 · high 30.50 · out of range Fair
Thu 18:00 0.72 · high 6.59 · high 30.50 · out of range Poor
Thu 19:00 0.74 · high 6.22 · high 30.50 · out of range Poor
Thu 20:00 0.76 · high 6.12 · high 30.40 · good Poor
Thu 21:00 0.78 · high 5.78 · high 30.40 · good Poor
Thu 22:00 0.76 · high 6.17 · high 30.40 · good Poor
Thu 23:00 0.72 · high 8.55 · high 30.30 · good Poor
Fri 00:00 0.70 · high 4.78 · good 30.30 · good Poor
Fri 01:00 0.70 · high 4.25 · good 30.30 · good Poor
Fri 02:00 0.72 · high 4.37 · good 30.30 · good Poor
Fri 03:00 0.72 · high 4.91 · good 30.30 · good Poor
Fri 04:00 0.72 · high 1.67 · good 30.20 · good Poor
Fri 05:00 0.66 · high 1.65 · good 30.00 · good Poor
Fri 06:00 0.66 · high 0.76 · good 30.00 · good Fair
Fri 07:00 0.66 · high 0.66 · good 30.00 · good Fair
Fri 08:00 0.64 · high 1.00 · good 30.10 · good Fair
Fri 09:00 0.64 · high 2.09 · good 30.10 · good Fair
Fri 10:00 0.64 · high 1.85 · good 30.10 · good Fair
Fri 11:00 0.64 · high 3.07 · good 30.20 · good Fair
Fri 12:00 0.64 · high 6.57 · high 30.20 · good Fair
Fri 13:00 0.64 · high 4.40 · good 30.20 · good Fair
Fri 14:00 0.62 · high 4.44 · good 30.20 · good Fair
Fri 15:00 0.68 · high 5.09 · good 30.20 · good Fair
Fri 16:00 0.68 · high 6.12 · high 30.20 · good Poor
Fri 17:00 0.66 · high 5.50 · high 30.20 · good Poor
Fri 18:00 0.66 · high 4.56 · good 30.20 · good Poor
Fri 19:00 0.66 · high 5.21 · good 30.20 · good Poor
Fri 20:00 0.66 · high 4.78 · good 30.20 · good Poor
Fri 21:00 0.66 · high 4.52 · good 30.10 · good Poor
Fri 22:00 0.66 · high 2.83 · good 30.10 · good Poor
Fri 23:00 0.64 · high 2.98 · good 30.10 · good Poor
Sat 00:00 0.64 · high 0.21 · good 30.00 · good Poor
Sat 01:00 0.64 · high 3.30 · good 30.00 · good Poor
Sat 02:00 0.62 · high 1.24 · good 30.00 · good Poor
Sat 03:00 0.62 · high 4.16 · good 30.00 · good Poor
Sat 04:00 0.60 · high 2.80 · good 30.00 · good Poor
Sat 05:00 0.60 · high 5.16 · good 30.00 · good Poor