Saint George’s Caye
St. George Caye, located just off the coast of Belize City, is a breathtaking private island that offers a true paradise for divers. This Caribbean gem is home to a diverse marine life, including nurse and reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and a vibrant array of fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper.
With an impressive visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 22m, St. George Caye provides an ideal diving experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are just starting out or seeking a thrilling adventure, this dive site offers something for everyone.
Located in the beautiful country of Belize, St. George Caye is conveniently close to the Belize District, making it easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater exploration. Prepare to be enthralled by the stunning marine biodiversity and awe-inspiring underwater landscapes that await you at St. George Caye.
With an impressive visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 22m, St. George Caye provides an ideal diving experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are just starting out or seeking a thrilling adventure, this dive site offers something for everyone.
Located in the beautiful country of Belize, St. George Caye is conveniently close to the Belize District, making it easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater exploration. Prepare to be enthralled by the stunning marine biodiversity and awe-inspiring underwater landscapes that await you at St. George Caye.
Diving Conditions Score for Saint George’s Caye
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Saint George’s Caye
Depth
22m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Saint George’s Caye
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
31.8 m/s
Water Temp
30.1°C
Visibility
34.88km
Cloud Cover
23%
Wave Period
3.95s
Air Temperature
28.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Saint George’s Caye
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Dive Score Chart for Saint George’s Caye
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.731000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 26.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.132633333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Saint George’s Caye: 06:00
Sunset at Saint George’s Caye: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Saint George’s Caye are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
15:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.66m (4.1s), Wind: 26.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 33.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Saint George’s CayeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Saint George’s Caye
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Saint George’s Caye
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Saint George’s Caye
February
Score: 9.2
January
Score: 9.1
March
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Saint George’s Caye
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
August
Visibility
11.5m / 37.7ft
May
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Saint George’s Caye
Saint George’s Caye shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.9°C) and January the coldest (21.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). April is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 6, 2026
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