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    Big French Cay Cut dive site
    drift
    Roatán, Honduras
    Islas de la Bahía

    Big French Cay Cut

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Islas de la Bahía

    Why dive here

    With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Big French Cay Cut offers some of Roatán's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Orcas, Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 168+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Big French Cay Cut offers a mellow drift dive, perfect for those wanting to relax and let the current do the work. The site is a narrow channel between two cays, funneling nutrient-rich water through. We often spot schools of jacks and snappers cruising past, alongside the occasional eagle ray gliding by. It’s a good choice for newer drift divers or those looking for an easy second dive.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Big French Cay Cut

    Big French Cay Cut Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Big French Cay Cut, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.27, -86.6) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29–31.6°C

    Current Speed

    1.41 cm/s

    Direction: NW (315°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.052 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.96 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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