Black Hills
Protected Area
Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila
Why dive here
With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Black Hills offers some of Roatán's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Black Hills sits off Roatán's south side, a sloping reef that often catches a decent current. We've found the drift here can be exhilarating, pushing you past schools of snapper and barracuda. It's a site best enjoyed by experienced divers comfortable with moving water, offering chances to spot eagle rays cruising the deeper sections. If you like a dynamic dive, this one delivers.
Nearest Dive Centres to Black Hills
Dive shops near Black Hills
Freedive Utila
Alton's Dive Center
Utila Dive Center
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Utila Water Sports
Cross Creek Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Black Hills
Black Hills Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Black Hills, 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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