Roatán, Honduras
    Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

    Laguna Beach

    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 - Laguna Beach 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

    Laguna Beach might not get as much chatter as some of Roatán’s big names, but we really enjoy its quiet charm. It’s a solid wall dive, starting shallow and gently sloping down to around 19 meters, with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. We’ve found the soft corals here are particularly lush, swaying with the slight current, and often revealing things like the vibrant Coral Scorpionfish camouflaged amongst them. What makes Laguna Beach stand out for us is the variety of smaller, often overlooked creatures. Keep an eye out for Pygmy Filefish hiding in gorgonians, and we’ve spotted plenty of Saddled Blennies peeking from their holes. The sheer number of Angelfish and Blue Parrotfish gives the reef a constant buzz of colour and movement. Visibility often hovers around 15-20 meters, which is perfect for soaking in the details. It’s a site that rewards a slow, deliberate dive, great for macro enthusiasts or anyone looking for a relaxed exploration away from the crowds. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light seems to hit the wall just right then.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Laguna Beach

    Laguna Beach Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Laguna Beach, 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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