Roatán, Honduras
    Cayos Cochinos

    Cayos Cochinos

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Cayos Cochinos

    Why dive here

    With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Cayos Cochinos offers some of Roatán's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Getting out to Cayos Cochinos means committing to a bit of a journey from Roatán, but it’s a trip we’ve always found worthwhile. These protected reefs, part of a marine park, feel genuinely remote, sitting atop ancient underwater mountains. We’ve explored some lovely fringing reefs here, along with deep walls and those classic spur and groove formations. You’ll spot the usual Caribbean suspects, sure, but it’s the overall feeling of a healthier, less touched ecosystem that makes it special for us. Dive in the morning for the best light, and keep an eye out for larger pelagics moving through the deeper sections. It’s ideal for divers who appreciate a quiet, uncrowded dive and don't mind the travel time to get there.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cayos Cochinos

    Cayos Cochinos Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cayos Cochinos, 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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