Gibson bites
Protected Area
Islas de la Bahía
Why dive here
With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Gibson bites offers some of Roatán's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Gibson Bight on Roatán offers a relaxed dive, often suitable for newer divers or those looking for a chilled-out afternoon. You'll likely spot plenty of the usual Caribbean reef residents here – parrotfish, wrasse, and snapper are common. The reef slopes gently, providing an easy profile, and typically the currents are mild, making it a good choice for longer bottom times.
Typical Gibson bites Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Blue Moon Scuba
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Kotos Adventures
Centro de Buceo de Splash Inn
West End Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gibson bites
Gibson bites Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gibson bites, 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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