El Aguila (Wreck) - Roatán

The Jetty at Tanah Ampo is one of those sites we always make time for. It’s an old, abandoned pier, and sure, the bottom is sandy and has its share of discarded bits – car tires, cans, old shoes. But honestly, that’s part of its charm. These forgotten items, along with the pier pillars, have become little condos for some genuinely unique critters. We’ve spent hours here, meticulously searching, finding everything from giant frogfish perfectly camouflaged on a tire to blue-ribbon eels poking out from under a broken pipe. The pillars themselves are impressive, covered in big sea fans that pulse gently in the current. Visibility averages 13m, which is plenty for the macro photography that this site practically demands. It’s a site for those who love to go slow, to really hunt for the small stuff. We’ve seen squadrons of pinstripe cardinalfish flitting between the shadows, and our favorite is spotting the finger dragonets doing their little dance over the sand. It’s a photographer’s dream and a perfect spot for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a muck dive.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.327500, -86.579000
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Islas de la Bahía

Best Time to Dive in Roatán

The warmest water temperatures in Roatán occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.4°C
  • February: 27.3°C
  • March: 27.4°C
  • April: 28.0°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 29.3°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.2°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 29.1°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Roatán

Nearest Dive Centres to El Aguila (Wreck)

Marine Life in Roatán

Home to 170 recorded species including 150 reef fish, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 1 sharks & rays, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for El Aguila (Wreck)

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories