Roatán, Honduras
    Islas de la Bahía

    Lighthouse

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Islas de la Bahía

    Why dive here

    With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Lighthouse offers some of Roatán's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Lighthouse gets a lot of traffic, often used for training, but don't let that put you off. We actually love it as a warm-up dive. Dropping to around 19m, it’s a calm introduction to Roatán diving, especially if you’re still getting your fins under you. The big sand patches at 5-6m are perfect for new divers, but they’re also where we find some of our favourite smaller critters. Keep your eyes peeled for those Mimic Blennies and Filament Blennies darting in and out of the sand, or a well-camouflaged Lined Sole. The reef itself is healthy, a mix of coral heads and sandy areas, creating little pockets for juvenile fish. We’ve spotted Apricot Bass tucked away in crevices and watched Yellow Jacks cruise by. Visibility usually hovers around 21m, giving you a clear view of the reef's activity. It’s not the roaring current, big animal thrill Roatán is known for, but Lighthouse delivers a steady, satisfying dive, especially good for photographers keen on macro life without fighting a surge. Go early to beat the crowds and enjoy the quiet.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lighthouse

    Lighthouse Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Lighthouse, 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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