Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef - Roatán

We know house reefs. Most are… fine. A convenient dip, maybe a sleepy turtle. Anthony’s Key’s Front Porch, though, is genuinely special. It’s right there, a short swim from the dock, yet you’re immediately immersed in proper Roatán reef. The wall drops gently, not dramatically, to around 22 meters, making it incredibly relaxed for multiple dives a day. We love slipping in for an early morning scout, watching the reef wake up. You’ll see plenty of the usual suspects, of course – parrotfish grazing, angelfish darting – but take your time with the sand patches near the wall. That’s where we’ve consistently spotted Mottled Jawfish peering out of their burrows and even the occasional Brown Garden Eel swaying in the gentle surge. Keep an eye out for larger Tarpon Snook cruising by, especially towards dusk. The coral here, mostly brain and star varieties, feels established, providing countless nooks for juvenile fish. It’s the kind of site where every dive feels like visiting an old friend, familiar but always offering a new small detail. Perfect for easy, repetitive dives, photographers wanting calm conditions, or anyone looking to truly unwind into the rhythm of the reef.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.328800, -86.573400
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Islas de la Bahía

Best Time to Dive in Roatán

The warmest water temperatures in Roatán occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.4°C
  • February: 27.3°C
  • March: 27.4°C
  • April: 28.0°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 29.3°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.2°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 29.1°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Roatán

Nearest Dive Centres to Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef

Marine Life in Roatán

Home to 170 recorded species including 150 reef fish, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 1 sharks & rays, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories