Little Bight - Roatán

Old Quarry Golf Course always puts a smile on our faces. We love how the reef here just spills over into a proper wall, dropping cleanly to about 23 meters. It’s got that classic Caribbean feel, a mix of hard corals clinging to the rock and then these bright splashes of sponge. When we’re down there, we’re often scanning for Goldspot Gobies perched on the sand patches, or watching the Threespot Damselfish aggressively guarding their little territories. It’s not about big pelagics here, though you might catch a flash of something in the blue if you’re lucky. For us, it’s all about the details: the way the Yellow Pencil Coral catches the light, the subtle colours of the Hamlet. We also make a point of keeping an eye out for Lionfish; they're present, and if you’re comfortable with a spear, this is a good spot to do some conservation. Boat access is pretty much essential here, usually a short hop from Spanish Water. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light on the wall is particularly good then, really making the colours pop. Visibility is typically fantastic, often 25 meters or more, so you get these long, clear views along the reef. It’s a comfortable dive, not too deep, and without any tricky currents usually, which makes it perfect for a relaxed exploration.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.082000, -86.918600
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 Little Bight

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 Little Bight

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