Duppy Waters
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 - Duppy Waters offers some of Roatán's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Duppy Waters, up in Turtle Harbor, offers a different flavour of Roatán diving. We love it for the gentle wall, which starts after a short swim across a shallower reef top. It’s a good spot if you appreciate sponges – the top of the wall has a really nice assortment, a mix of vibrant reds and purples. Once you hit the drop-off, the wall descends to a maximum of 24 meters for recreational divers, though the reef continues much deeper. Visibility typically holds around 20 meters, giving you a clear view of the cracks and crevices. Keep an eye out for Chain Morays tucked into those rocky ledges, and we’ve seen plenty of Bluestriped Grunts schooling along the wall. Horse-eye Jacks often cruise by in the blue, and on the shallower reef top, the turtlegrass beds are worth a closer look for shy critters like the Redlip Blenny. It’s a pretty calm spot, often protected, making it a good pick for divers who prefer a relaxed pace over a drift.
Typical Duppy Waters 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 Duppy Waters
Dive shops near Duppy Waters
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 Duppy Waters
Duppy Waters Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Duppy Waters, 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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