Roatán, Honduras
    Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

    Jack s Bight

    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 - Jack s Bight offers some of Roatán's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Jack's Bight offers a mellow dive along a sloping reef wall in Roatán. We often find schooling snapper and the occasional turtle here, cruising along the reef crest. The site is generally calm, making it a good choice for divers who prefer a relaxed pace, or those getting comfortable with wall diving. Visibility usually holds steady around 20 meters.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jack s Bight

    Jack s Bight Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Jack s Bight, 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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