Turneffe Atoll
Belize, located in the Caribbean, is home to three stunning atolls, with Turneffe Atoll being the largest and most visually captivating of them all. This diverse dive site offers an abundance of marine life, including nurse and reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and a variety of fish such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper.
Consisting of over 400 small islets, Turneffe Atoll is enveloped by mangroves that provide nutrient-rich waters to the surrounding reefs. These mangroves also serve as a sprawling nursery for numerous marine species, resulting in a truly spectacular biodiversity. With impressive visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site is suitable for beginners and is located in the Belize District, Belize.
Consisting of over 400 small islets, Turneffe Atoll is enveloped by mangroves that provide nutrient-rich waters to the surrounding reefs. These mangroves also serve as a sprawling nursery for numerous marine species, resulting in a truly spectacular biodiversity. With impressive visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site is suitable for beginners and is located in the Belize District, Belize.
Diving Conditions Score for Turneffe Atoll
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Turneffe Atoll
Depth
23m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Turneffe Atoll
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Turneffe Atoll
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Dive Score Chart for Turneffe Atoll
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Turneffe Atoll: 06:00
Sunset at Turneffe Atoll: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Turneffe Atoll 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Turneffe AtollAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turneffe Atoll
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 Turneffe Atoll
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Turneffe Atoll
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Turneffe Atoll
Water Temp
21.7°C / 71.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Turneffe Atoll
Turneffe Atoll shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.7°C) and December the coldest (17.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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 - Jun 22, 2026
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