Half Moon Wall - Roatán

Little Bight is a delightful little spot, especially if you’re into the smaller stuff. We love it for its gentle slope, transitioning from a shallow sandy patch near shore to a more reef-fringed edge at around 17 metres. It's an easy dive, perfect for photographers wanting to take their time or for divers who just want to drift and look. Forget the big pelagics here; Little Bight is about slowing down. We’ve spent whole dives just combing the sand for garden eels, watching them retract in unison as you approach. Keep an eye out for those tricky little pygmy filefish, they blend in beautifully. We’ve also had some luck spotting rigid venus sea slugs creeping along the sand and even spaghetti eels poking their heads out of the substrate. The bluestriped grunts often hang out in schools near the coral heads, creating a lovely contrast against the sand. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light plays beautifully on the sandy bottom then, making it easier to spot the smaller creatures. Visibility here tends to be reliable, averaging around 17 metres, which means even on an 'average' day, you'll have good viewing.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.308400, -86.596100
Type
reef

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 Half Moon Wall

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 Half Moon Wall

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