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Tres Cocos Canyons

Mooring-ball canyon reef off Tres Cocos, Ambergris Caye.

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Boat-access spur-and-groove reef with a shallow top, mooring ball, and calm ordinary conditions near San Pedro.

About Tres Cocos Canyons

Tres Cocos Canyons is a boat-access spur-and-groove reef just off the Tres Cocos cut on Ambergris Caye. It is known for a shallow reef top, a mooring-ball entry, and very mild current on ordinary days, making it a good fit for newer divers and snorkelers on settled weather. The canyon structure adds variety, while dolphins, turtles, rays, and dense reef fish keep the site lively around the cut and walls.

Research Estimate At Tres Cocos Canyons

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessEasy entry
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthLight surge

Where Is Tres Cocos Canyons?

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Tres Cocos Canyons Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

15m - 30m

Depth Note

Public guides place Tres Cocos in the 15-30m range, with the mooring ball around 45ft and canyon tops and walls stepping down more deeply beyond that.

Best Season

Year-round; easiest on settled-weather days

Typical Conditions

Usually very mild current from the north or no current at all, with good visibility on ordinary days.

Safety & Access At Tres Cocos Canyons

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Boat trafficSharp coral

Safety Notes

Keep buoyancy tight around the canyon edges, stay with the mooring/guide line, and watch for boats on the approach and exit.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only from the San Pedro side of Ambergris Caye; mooring-ball entry is part of the usual setup.

Legal Notes

Follow the local reef briefing and standard reef etiquette for the cut and canyon route.

Local Intel For Tres Cocos Canyons

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

Beginner-level scuba with a mooring-ball entry and mild current over a spur-and-groove reef.

Snorkel

The shallower reef sections can work for snorkeling on calm days, though the canyon areas are more suited to scuba.

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Wildlife at Tres Cocos Canyons

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Recent Logged Visits At Tres Cocos Canyons

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Tres Cocos Canyons Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Tres Cocos Canyons Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

ambergriscaye.com · Dive Directory

Depth range, no-current baseline, visibility, novice rating, and mooring-buoy description.

Spur-and-groove reef, abundant marine life, and the Tres Cocos/Tuffy area context around Ambergris Caye.

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