Lighthouse - Roatán

Nusu is one of those sites we always recommend to divers who appreciate the smaller things. It’s got a bit of a pebble beach entry, but don't let that fool you. Once you get down, it transforms into a proper coral garden, mostly hard corals like branch and staghorn, but with enough soft stuff to keep things interesting. We’ve had some cracking macro dives here. Look for Gardiner’s headshield slugs doing their thing, and we’ve often spotted Stobbs’ pygmygobies tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for slender snake eels poking out of the sand, and the yellowstripe monocle bream are pretty common. It's usually less crowded than some of the Gili sites, which makes for a more relaxed experience. The maximum depth is 24m, so it’s accessible for most, and the average 17m visibility is decent for spotting those tiny treasures. It’s a good choice for photographers or anyone who enjoys a slower pace, focusing on the details rather than big pelagics.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.304700, -86.597700
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 Lighthouse

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 Lighthouse

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