15-40m
    Roatán, Honduras
    Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

    Duppy Waters

    Best months: Jan–May

    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.

    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
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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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)

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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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