Tackle Box
Tackle Box is a popular dive site located off the coast of Ambergris Caye in Belize. This dive site offers a diverse range of underwater features, including canyons, caverns, and tunnels, providing ample opportunities for exploration. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, such as lobsters, eels, and vibrant macro species. The reef surrounding Tackle Box is teeming with Caribbean marine life, including nurse and reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and an abundance of fish species including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper. With a maximum depth of 25 meters and visibility of 21 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to more advanced ones. Whether you are a novice or experienced diver, Tackle Box offers a captivating underwater experience near San Pedrito, San Pedro Town, Belize District, in Belize.
Diving Conditions Score for Tackle Box
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 Tackle Box
Depth
25m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Tackle Box
Wave Height
1.48m
Wind Speed
36.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
31.64km
Cloud Cover
81%
Wave Period
5.75s
Air Temperature
29°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tackle Box
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Dive Score Chart for Tackle Box
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.638466666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.4m, Wind 30.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.3248/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tackle Box: 06:00
Sunset at Tackle Box: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tackle Box 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
16:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.4m (5.8s), Wind: 30.8 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.38m (5.85s), Wind: 28.4 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.24m, Wind: 27 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tackle BoxAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tackle Box
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 Tackle Box
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 Tackle Box
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.2
March
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Tackle Box
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 Tackle Box
Tackle Box 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 23, 2026
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