Blue Bayou
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 - Blue Bayou offers some of Roatán's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Blue Bayou might not be Roatán’s flashiest dive, but we’ve found it’s a quietly dependable favourite, especially when a westerly breeze kicks up a chop elsewhere. It’s just a short boat ride out, and you drop onto a gentle wall that slopes down to about 17 metres. We really like how the soft corals here sway, creating a dynamic backdrop for the usual reef fish. Look closely into the nooks and crannies; we’ve spotted plenty of arrow crabs and those striking banded coral shrimp. It’s a site for those who appreciate the subtle beauty, the textures of the reef, and don’t need huge pelagics to have a good dive. If you're after a relaxed dive with consistent reef life, Blue Bayou delivers.
Typical Blue Bayou Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Dive shops near Blue Bayou
Coral View Utila Dive Center
Captain Morgans Dive Center
Cross Creek Dive Center
Utila Water Sports
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Alton's Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blue Bayou
Blue Bayou Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blue Bayou, 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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