Half Moon Caye Wall
The Pit · Belize
Dramatic vertical coral wall descending from shallow reef crest at 9m to abyssal depths beyond 40m. Caribbean reef sharks cruise the walls year-round; manta rays congregate in March. Schools of groupers, snappers, and angelfish on coral-encrusted surfaces. Minimal current, exceptional visibility in dry season.
Conditions
Depth
9 to 42 m
Advanced depths
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 24 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 25 |
| Current | Gentle | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Caribbean Reef Shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Manta Ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Queen Angelfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Nassau Grouper
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Spotted Eagle Ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Green Sea Turtle
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Hawksbill Turtle
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear