The Elbow
Turneffe Atoll · Belize
Southern tip of Turneffe Atoll where two currents converge and pull pelagics in close. Eagle rays in formation, schooling jacks, and the occasional pod of dolphins. The current is the price — typically a fast drift along a wall and out into blue.
Conditions
Depth
18 to 35 m
Advanced depths
Current
Often strong
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 | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Spotted eagle ray
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Caribbean reef shark
Last confirmed Mar 8, 2026 · 10 records
Very likely
Most dives
Elkhorn Coral
Last confirmed Jun 28, 2026 · 60 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Atlantic Blue Tang
Last confirmed May 8, 2026 · 34 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Stoplight Parrotfish
Last confirmed May 9, 2026 · 27 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Grey Angelfish
Last confirmed May 6, 2026 · 24 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Schooling horse-eye jack
Last confirmed Mar 10, 2026 · 5 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Atlantic spotted dolphin
Last confirmed Feb 9, 2024 · 2 records
Rare
Now and then
Gear