Continent |
Central America |
Country |
Belize |
Next Big City |
Belize City |
Next Town |
San Pedro |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
A barrier reef 3/4 miles east of the island creates shallow flat water between the reef and the island. West of the island loads sandbars and undiscovered flat water. Couple of good reef breaks in the channels on the reef, can get up to 6-8ft faces. Not much tide. Many foot bridges and anchored boats.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Small tight launches in town. More open north of town. Sandy beaches. Sandy beach and islands on the west side of the island.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
No wetsuits needed. Air temps usually 75-85°F.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE |
Main Direction: |
E |
The wind has normally 15-20 knots sideonshore or onshore. Cold fronts sweep through November to January bringing 20 knots sideoffshore, so go over to the lagoon side. You can get out in any direction but only boat access to the lagoon side. The season is during dry season from January to April.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Boat |
Access
|
Short walk |
Fly to Belize City, then hopper flight on Tropic Air to the island.
Extra information
Nightlife
Good nightlife and restaurants in town.