CJ s Dropoff
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 - CJ s Dropoff offers some of Roatán's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
CJ's Dropoff is a classic wall dive along Roatán's south shore. We've often found ourselves drifting past schools of creole wrasse here, keeping an eye out for patrolling reef sharks deeper down. It’s a straightforward profile, great for divers who appreciate a good scenic drop-off without overly challenging conditions. Expect healthy coral growth and plenty of the usual Caribbean suspects.
Typical CJ s Dropoff Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to CJ s Dropoff
Dive shops near CJ s Dropoff
Coral View Utila Dive Center
Captain Morgans Dive Center
Cross Creek Dive Center
Utila Water Sports
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Utila Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CJ s Dropoff
CJ s Dropoff Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CJ s Dropoff, 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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