Gladden Spit Dive Site — Belize
About Gladden Spit
World-renowned whale shark aggregation site. During the full moon from March to June, snapper spawn here, attracting whale sharks. Timing is everything for this once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
Site Information
- Depth: 20–35 m
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Site type: Reef
- Current: Information on specific current conditions for Gladden Spit is not detailed, but the general diving conditions in Belize are stable year-round. Dive operators in Placencia lead full-day expeditions to this site.
- Best time: November-June
- Region: Belize
Highlights
- Whale shark encounters
- Mass fish-spawning events
- Diverse shark species
- Large schools of jacks
- Dolphins sightings
- Belize Barrier Reef ecosystem