Thursday
✅ Good conditions
Main blocker: Waves
Ambergris Caye Snorkel Report Today
Belize · Updated Thu 08:29 (CST) · Source: Snapshot
The skinny
Go in the best window Data updated Thu 08:29 (CST)Ambergris Caye has a usable snorkeling window around Thu 14:00. The main thing to watch is waves.
Right now (forecast)
Good · 5.5/10
Thu 08:00 (CST)
Later today
Good · 5.6/10
Thu 14:00 (CST)
Next three days
Good · 7.1/10
Fri 13:00 (CST)
Model estimates using Open-Meteo; not observations or safety guarantees. Check official advisories and conditions at the beach.
Score: 5.6/10
Best time: Thu 14:00
Main risk: Waves
Best morning signal: Thu 11:00 (Fair).
Best afternoon signal: Thu 14:00 (Good). Peak afternoon wind is about 5.8 m/s.
Later today looks usable around Thu 14:00. Check boat availability.
Best nearby spots later today
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.
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.
Good model window in the next 72 hours
Next good model window: Thu 14:00 (36% of the next 72h meets the model threshold)
3-day planner
Friday
✅ Good conditions
Main blocker: Waves
Saturday
✅ Good conditions
Main blocker: Sea temperature
Best available hours
The next good model window starts at Thu 14:00.
Why this verdict
Main blockers across the next 72 hours:
- Sea temperature (70 hours)
- Waves (54 hours)
- Tide/current (51 hours)
Jellyfish drift risk
Drift estimate from wind, swell, current and warm water.
Low peak drift risk around Fri 04:00.
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: Sat 03:00
Fri 16:00, Sat 03:00, Sun 04:00
Bookable snorkel tours near Ambergris Caye
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Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
4.8/5
291 reviews
2h 45m
From USD 80.00
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Free cancellation available
Caye Caulker Sailing with Snorkeling Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley
4.8/5
256 reviews
8h
From USD 150.00
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Free cancellation available
Full-Day Snorkel at Hol Chan, Shark Ray & More; San Pedro Belize
4.8/5
457 reviews
7h 30m
From USD 115.00
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Free cancellation available
Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Snorkeling San Pedro Belize
5.0/5
23 reviews
2h 30m
From USD 95.00
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Free cancellation available
1-Hour Guided Reef Snorkeling Adventure in San Pedro
5.0/5
22 reviews
1h
From USD 60.00
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat
4.8/5
363 reviews
4h
From USD 99.00
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Free cancellation available
Nearby snorkel spot map
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Forecast spot map
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This is a location diagram, not a marine chart. Check the shore and local signs in person.
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Advanced forecast data
Viewing historical data
Mon 08:00 – Thu 08:00 (CST)
Snorkel Score (selected 24h)
Best snorkel score is 0.57 around Thu 07:00; 2 of 5 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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0/5 sampled hours stay at or below 0.36m (range 0.56m to 0.6m).
Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 5/5 sampled hours (range 0.65 to 3.89m/s).
Tides range from 0.09m to 0.18m; 0 of 5 hours are in or near peak slack windows.
72-hour historical overview
Poor
❌ Limited
Poor
❌ Limited
Poor
❌ Limited
Fair
⚠️ Fair
Good
🌟 Good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 03:00 | 0.60 · high | 3.89 · good | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Thu 04:00 | 0.58 · high | 3.66 · good | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Thu 05:00 | 0.58 · high | 3.45 · good | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Thu 06:00 | 0.56 · high | 2.02 · good | 30.40 · good | Fair |
| Thu 07:00 | 0.56 · high | 0.65 · good | 30.40 · good | Good |