San Pedro Canyons
Tuffy Canyons, also known as San Pedro Canyons, is a popular dive site located in front of the main channel of San Pedro Town in Belize. This site is characterized by a diverse array of stony corals, which create a loose framework that provides shelter for various small invertebrates including Brittle Star Fish, Shrimps, and Crabs.
Divers exploring Tuffy Canyons can expect to encounter a wide range of marine life typical of the Caribbean. This includes nurse and reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, as well as abundant fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper. The visibility at this dive site is approximately 22m, offering excellent clarity to admire the underwater scenery.
With a maximum depth of 21m, Tuffy Canyons is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. If you are looking to experience the beauty of Belize's underwater world, this dive site should definitely be on your list. Its close proximity to San Pedrito and San Pedro Town makes it easily accessible for divers visiting the Belize District. Explore the wonders of Tuffy Canyons and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing marine biodiversity of Belize.
Divers exploring Tuffy Canyons can expect to encounter a wide range of marine life typical of the Caribbean. This includes nurse and reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, as well as abundant fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper. The visibility at this dive site is approximately 22m, offering excellent clarity to admire the underwater scenery.
With a maximum depth of 21m, Tuffy Canyons is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. If you are looking to experience the beauty of Belize's underwater world, this dive site should definitely be on your list. Its close proximity to San Pedrito and San Pedro Town makes it easily accessible for divers visiting the Belize District. Explore the wonders of Tuffy Canyons and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing marine biodiversity of Belize.
Diving Conditions Score for San Pedro Canyons
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for San Pedro Canyons
Depth
21m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for San Pedro Canyons
Wave Height
1.7m
Wind Speed
34.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.3°C
Visibility
34.56km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
28.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for San Pedro Canyons
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Dive Score Chart for San Pedro Canyons
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.658033333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.52m, Wind 35.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.373333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at San Pedro Canyons: 06:00
Sunset at San Pedro Canyons: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at San Pedro Canyons 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
6:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.52m (5.6s), Wind: 35.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.32m, Wind: 33.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for San Pedro CanyonsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at San Pedro Canyons
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 San Pedro Canyons
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for San Pedro Canyons
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.2
March
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for San Pedro Canyons
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
May
Wave Height
2.5m / 8.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for San Pedro Canyons
San Pedro Canyons 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 November with average wave heights of 2.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 - Jun 18, 2026
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