Black Beauty
Turneffe Atoll · Belize
Wall dive named for the dense black coral trees draping the deeper section. Visibility consistently tops 30 m and the shallow plateau is loaded with sponges and reef fish. Calmer than the Elbow and friendly to less experienced divers.
Conditions
Depth
12 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 35 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 29°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Black coral colonies
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Queen angelfish
Last confirmed May 9, 2026 · 16 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Stoplight Parrotfish
Last confirmed May 9, 2026 · 27 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Atlantic Blue Tang
Last confirmed May 8, 2026 · 35 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Grey Angelfish
Last confirmed May 6, 2026 · 25 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Bluestriped Grunt
Last confirmed May 8, 2026 · 15 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Tiger grouper
Last confirmed Mar 31, 2025 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Schoolmaster Snapper
Last confirmed May 7, 2026 · 12 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Gear