Laguna Beach
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.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Laguna Beach
Dive shops near Laguna Beach
Coral View Utila Dive Center
Captain Morgans Dive Center
Alton's Dive Center
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Cross Creek Dive Center
Utila Dive Center
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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)
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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