Bikini Bottom
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 - Bikini Bottom offers some of Roatán's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Bikini Bottom is one of those sites that just feels like home. We love it for its laid-back vibe, perfect for a long, easy dive where you’re not constantly checking your computer. The main draw is that big sand patch around 5-6 metres, ringed by a lovely top reef that slopes gently to about 12 metres. This is where you slow down and really look. Our favourite thing to do here is hunt for the small stuff. We've spent entire dives watching Mottled Jawfish tend their eggs, or spotting a well-camouflaged Plumed Scorpionfish tucked into a crevice. Keep an eye out for those tiny Dusky Blennies peeking from their holes, too. The reef itself might not be dramatic walls, but it’s healthy, with some good stands of Ten-ray Star Coral. It's a fantastic spot for newer divers to build confidence, or for experienced eyes to just chill out and macro-focus. Visibility usually sits around 20 metres, and currents are generally mild, making it a truly relaxing cruise.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bikini Bottom
Dive shops near Bikini Bottom
Blue Moon Scuba
Roatan Freediving
Kotos Adventures
Centro de Buceo de Splash Inn
West End Divers
Cressi
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bikini Bottom
Bikini Bottom Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bikini Bottom, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.27, -86.6) (5km away)
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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