Tres Cocos Canyons
Tres Cocos Canyons is a fantastic beginner-level dive site located just outside of the Tres Cocos cut in Belize. With a mooring ball available and mild currents usually coming from the north, it provides a safe and enjoyable diving experience.
Situated adjacent to a break in the barrier reef, this dive site offers encounters with a variety of marine life such as dolphins, turtles, and rays. Additionally, you can expect to spot black grouper, nassau grouper, yellow snapper, and hogfish during your dive.
The mooring ball is conveniently positioned at a depth of approximately 45ft, allowing for easy access to the dive site. As you explore the area, heading east from the mooring will lead you to a finger canyon structure. At the bottom of these canyons, you'll find depths exceeding 100ft, while the tops of the canyons are approximately 65ft deep.
With an impressive visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 21m, Tres Cocos Canyons is an ideal spot for beginner divers to discover the wonders of Belize's underwater world. Plan your dive at this captivating location near The Split, San Mateo, Belize District, Belize.
Situated adjacent to a break in the barrier reef, this dive site offers encounters with a variety of marine life such as dolphins, turtles, and rays. Additionally, you can expect to spot black grouper, nassau grouper, yellow snapper, and hogfish during your dive.
The mooring ball is conveniently positioned at a depth of approximately 45ft, allowing for easy access to the dive site. As you explore the area, heading east from the mooring will lead you to a finger canyon structure. At the bottom of these canyons, you'll find depths exceeding 100ft, while the tops of the canyons are approximately 65ft deep.
With an impressive visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 21m, Tres Cocos Canyons is an ideal spot for beginner divers to discover the wonders of Belize's underwater world. Plan your dive at this captivating location near The Split, San Mateo, Belize District, Belize.
Diving Conditions Score for Tres Cocos 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 Tres Cocos Canyons
Depth
21m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Tres Cocos Canyons
Wave Height
1.58m
Wind Speed
36.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
30.36km
Cloud Cover
16%
Wave Period
6.2s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tres Cocos Canyons
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Dive Score Chart for Tres Cocos Canyons
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.604866666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.4m, Wind 30.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.484866666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tres Cocos Canyons: 06:00
Sunset at Tres Cocos Canyons: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tres Cocos 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
17:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.4m (5.95s), Wind: 30.6 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 26.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tres Cocos CanyonsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tres Cocos 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 Tres Cocos 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 Tres Cocos Canyons
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.2
March
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Tres Cocos Canyons
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
May
Wave Height
2.3m / 7.5ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tres Cocos Canyons
Tres Cocos Canyons shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (21.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.3m 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 0.2mm 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 20, 2026
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