Sunday
⚠️ Fair conditions
Main blocker: Waves
Hol Chan Snorkel Report Today
Belize · Updated Sun 10:08 (CST) · Source: Snapshot
The skinny
Marginal Data updated Sun 10:08 (CST)Hol Chan looks marginal today. The least-bad daylight window is around Sun 16:00, but waves is limiting the forecast.
Right now (forecast)
Fair · 5.1/10
Sun 13:00 (CST)
Later today
Fair · 4.9/10
Sun 16:00 (CST)
Next three days
Good · 6.9/10
Tue 06:00 (CST)
Model estimates using Open-Meteo; not observations or safety guarantees. Check official advisories and conditions at the beach.
Score: 4.9/10
Best time: Sun 16:00
Main risk: Waves
No useful morning window is showing yet.
Best afternoon signal: Sun 16:00 (Fair). Peak afternoon wind is about 7.0 m/s.
Best nearby spots later today
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Good model window in the next 72 hours
Next good model window: Mon 06:00 (19% of the next 72h meets the model threshold)
3-day planner
Monday
✅ Good conditions
Main blocker: Waves
Tuesday
✅ Good conditions
Main blocker: Waves
Best available hours
The next good model window starts at Mon 06:00.
Why this verdict
Main blockers across the next 72 hours:
- Waves (68 hours)
- Sea temperature (68 hours)
- Tide/current (49 hours)
Jellyfish drift risk
Drift estimate from wind, swell, current and warm water.
Low drift risk now.
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: Mon 05:00
Sun 17:00, Mon 05:00, Tue 05:00, Wed 06:00
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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
Sat 13:00 – Tue 13:00 (CST)
Snorkel Score (selected 24h)
Best snorkel score is 0.45 around Sat 13:00; 3 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 0.68m to 1.24m).
Wind is at or below 5.4m/s in 3/24 sampled hours (range 4.86 to 10.82m/s).
Tides range from 0.11m to 0.24m; 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13:00 | 0.68 · high | 5.40 · good | 30.70 · out of range | Fair |
| Sat 14:00 | 0.76 · high | 4.86 · good | 30.80 · out of range | Fair |
| Sat 15:00 | 0.74 · high | 5.00 · good | 30.80 · out of range | Poor |
| Sat 16:00 | 0.88 · high | 7.53 · high | 30.80 · out of range | Poor |
| Sat 17:00 | 1.00 · high | 7.49 · high | 30.80 · out of range | Poor |
| Sat 18:00 | 1.14 · high | 7.28 · high | 30.80 · out of range | Poor |
| Sat 19:00 | 1.10 · high | 7.18 · high | 30.80 · out of range | Poor |
| Sat 20:00 | 1.04 · high | 6.95 · high | 30.70 · out of range | Poor |
| Sat 21:00 | 1.00 · high | 8.27 · high | 30.70 · out of range | Poor |
| Sat 22:00 | 0.98 · high | 8.62 · high | 30.70 · out of range | Poor |
| Sat 23:00 | 0.94 · high | 10.82 · high | 30.70 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 00:00 | 0.92 · high | 7.81 · high | 30.60 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 01:00 | 1.00 · high | 8.21 · high | 30.60 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 02:00 | 1.10 · high | 7.69 · high | 30.60 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 03:00 | 1.18 · high | 7.20 · high | 30.50 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 04:00 | 1.20 · high | 8.26 · high | 30.50 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 05:00 | 1.24 · high | 8.51 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Sun 06:00 | 1.06 · high | 6.23 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Sun 07:00 | 1.10 · high | 9.71 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Sun 08:00 | 1.14 · high | 5.96 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Sun 09:00 | 1.18 · high | 8.14 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Sun 10:00 | 1.18 · high | 6.96 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Sun 11:00 | 1.16 · high | 7.32 · high | 30.40 · good | Fair |
| Sun 12:00 | 1.16 · high | 6.73 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Sun 13:00 | 1.14 · high | 7.02 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Sun 14:00 | 1.16 · high | 7.55 · high | 30.50 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 15:00 | 1.16 · high | 8.21 · high | 30.50 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 16:00 | 1.22 · high | 9.20 · high | 30.50 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 17:00 | 1.26 · high | 9.54 · high | 30.50 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 18:00 | 1.32 · high | 9.98 · high | 30.50 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 19:00 | 1.38 · high | 10.21 · high | 30.50 · out of range | Poor |
| Sun 20:00 | 1.44 · high | 10.72 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Sun 21:00 | 1.50 · high | 10.89 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Sun 22:00 | 1.52 · high | 10.88 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Sun 23:00 | 1.56 · high | 10.41 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Mon 00:00 | 1.58 · high | 10.45 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 01:00 | 1.56 · high | 10.10 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 02:00 | 1.52 · high | 9.80 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 03:00 | 1.50 · high | 9.65 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 04:00 | 1.48 · high | 9.35 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 05:00 | 1.52 · high | 9.25 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Mon 06:00 | 1.50 · high | 10.11 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Mon 07:00 | 1.48 · high | 9.82 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Mon 08:00 | 1.44 · high | 9.55 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Mon 09:00 | 1.42 · high | 9.20 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Mon 10:00 | 1.38 · high | 8.60 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 11:00 | 1.36 · high | 8.60 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 12:00 | 1.32 · high | 7.13 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Mon 13:00 | 1.30 · high | 7.48 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 14:00 | 1.22 · high | 5.98 · high | 30.30 · good | Fair |
| Mon 15:00 | 1.20 · high | 8.06 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 16:00 | 1.22 · high | 7.76 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Mon 17:00 | 1.22 · high | 8.19 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Mon 18:00 | 1.24 · high | 9.34 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Mon 19:00 | 1.26 · high | 10.25 · high | 30.40 · good | Poor |
| Mon 20:00 | 1.28 · high | 9.81 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 21:00 | 1.30 · high | 8.92 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 22:00 | 1.30 · high | 8.24 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Mon 23:00 | 1.28 · high | 8.19 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Tue 00:00 | 1.28 · high | 7.69 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Tue 01:00 | 1.24 · high | 7.15 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 02:00 | 1.20 · high | 7.17 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 03:00 | 1.16 · high | 7.10 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 04:00 | 1.12 · high | 7.39 · high | 30.00 · good | Poor |
| Tue 05:00 | 1.12 · high | 6.25 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 06:00 | 1.12 · high | 6.32 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 07:00 | 1.10 · high | 6.34 · high | 30.10 · good | Poor |
| Tue 08:00 | 1.08 · high | 6.47 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Tue 09:00 | 1.06 · high | 6.42 · high | 30.20 · good | Poor |
| Tue 10:00 | 1.04 · high | 6.04 · high | 30.30 · good | Poor |
| Tue 11:00 | 1.04 · high | 6.05 · high | 30.30 · good | Fair |
| Tue 12:00 | 1.02 · high | 6.28 · high | 30.40 · good | Fair |