Linda's Wall - Roatán

Ohinau Island is a bit of a local secret, tucked away in the Mercury Island group. We’ve had some cracking dives here, particularly around the southern tip, but you do need to be mindful of the currents – they can really pick up in the mid-water, giving you a proper workout. Visibility averages around 9 metres, which for this part of New Zealand, is pretty decent. What we love about Ohinau is the sheer amount of fish. You’ll find schools of New Zealand demoiselles darting amongst the kelp, and we’ve often seen big greenbone and green wrasse cruising the reef. Keep an eye out for southern reef squid; they’re often hanging around the rocky outcrops, flashing their colours. The max depth is around 12 metres, so it’s a brilliant spot for newer divers, or for anyone wanting a relaxed second dive. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a rig or a New Zealand draughtboard shark tucked under a ledge. We always suggest dropping in early to beat any boat traffic and get the best of the light filtering through the kelp.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.090900, -86.880600
Type
wall

Marine Protected Area: Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

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 Linda's Wall

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 Linda's Wall

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