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Maya Beach has BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Maya Beach today
Maya Beach is a BeachFinder spot in BZ, BZ. Today, compare water temperature 31°C, wind 5 km/h · NE, uv 6.5, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
31°C
Wind
5 km/h · NE
UV
6.5
Waves
0.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 5, 12:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
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Updated: Nov 5, 12:30 PM
Water temp
31°C
Air temp
31°C
Feels like
37°C
UV index
6.5
Wind
5 km/h · NE
Gust 17 km/h
Waves
0.0 m
Current
0 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Maya Beach
Maya Beach stretches along the northern coast of Belize, a few kilometers south of the Mexican border and about 50 km north of the colonial town of Orange Walk. This stretch of the Belizean Caribbean coastline is characterized by a succession of fine sandy beaches lined with coconut trees, where the shallow, turquoise waters gradually give way to coral reefs visible from the shore. The area, relatively developed, has several small tourist establishments scattered between Miami Beach (300 m away) and Tony's Inn & Beach Resort (600 m away), while Cerros Sands, more isolated, is located 7.4 km to the south. The beach itself offers direct access to calm waters, characteristic of the coastal lagoons of northern Belize. Unlike the busier beaches in the south, Maya Beach retains a less crowded character, although the immediate proximity to Miami Beach and adjacent resorts makes it a regular destination for travelers transiting to the cayes or Mexico. The white sand extends for about a hundred meters before meeting the seagrass typical of this region, offering shallow swimming. No formal facilities are reported on site: no lifeguard supervision, no organized parking, no public toilets. The beach does not have the Blue Flag label. Access remains free and direct from the coastal road, although visitors depend on neighboring establishments for basic services. The area remains accessible by vehicle, and the small surrounding hotels offer landmarks for locating beach access.
About this spot
Maya Beach gets its name from the Yucatec Maya who once occupied this northern Belizean coastline, a region historically shared between Maya territories and British colonial trading posts. The site rests on a geological formation characteristic of the Belizean coast: a limestone substrate covered with fine coral sand, fed by erosion from nearby reefs and cayes. Although poorly documented in major tourist guides, this beach has gradually attracted regional visitors since the 1990s, when small family resorts began to establish themselves along this coast. Local fishermen continue to frequent it regularly, reminding us that the area remains primarily a coastal living space rather than a mass tourist destination.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Maya Beach today?
31°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Maya Beach today?
5 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Maya Beach?
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