Tarpon Alley
Dive site
A shallow sand channel between two reef fingers at 6 to 12 m where Atlantic tarpon over 1.5 m assemble year-round, hanging motionless in the current with their mirrored scales catching the dappled light. The alley is accessible to open-water divers and the regular tarpon presence makes it one of Placencia's most reliable encounters.
Conditions
Depth
6 to 14 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 18 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 29°C
3 mm shorty
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
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