Painted Wall

At the northern end of Long Caye's western moorings, a wall dive where sponge, fan and coral formations start shallow, around 11m, and run down the drop-off. Named for the colour of the reef top. Mild conditions typical of the atoll's sheltered western side.

Depth

10–40m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Wall along the western edge of Long Caye, reef top around 35ft/11m
Sponges, sea fans and coral formations on the drop-off
Colourful shallow reef top over a deep wall

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Lighthouse Reef Dive Sites — Geoff Schultz sailing logs
Lighthouse Reef Atoll Diving — Dive The World

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.