

Best for beginner divers, 8-19m, boat entry, mild current.
Long Caye Wall at Lighthouse Reef features a reef top that transitions into a wall dropping from 8 to 19 metres. This site is suitable for beginners, offering a manageable depth range and mild currents. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, allowing for clear observation of the wall structure. Water temperatures remain warm, ranging between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Access is by boat, and the site supports night diving. Divers should monitor their depth closely and remain aware of boat traffic on the surface, ensuring the use of a surface marker buoy during ascents.
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Keep a careful eye on your depth as the wall can draw you deeper than you intend, which matters especially for newer divers still building buoyancy control. Stay aware of boat traffic on the surface before ascending and always deploy a surface marker buoy.
Accessible via offshore transfer to Long Caye, Lighthouse Reef Atoll.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-19m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its manageable depth range of 8 to 19 metres and mild currents.
The wall drops from approximately 8 metres to 19 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Long Caye Wall requires boat access.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the reef top at 8 metres may be accessible for snorkelling depending on conditions.
Hazards include boat traffic, the potential to exceed intended depths, and sharp coral. Divers should use surface marker buoys and monitor their surroundings.
Diving at Long Caye Wall in Lighthouse Reef requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Long Caye Wall in Lighthouse Reef. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Long Caye Wall in Lighthouse Reef. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Long Caye Wall in Lighthouse Reef typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Long Caye Wall in Lighthouse Reef typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.