Octopus Acre
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 - Octopus Acre offers some of Roatán's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Octopus Acre in Roatán gives you a good chance to spot those clever cephalopods, as the name suggests. It's a relatively gentle dive, a sloping reef dotted with sponges and soft corals. We often see resident nurse sharks tucked under ledges, and the occasional eagle ray gliding past. It's a relaxed dive, great for photographers and those who enjoy a slower pace to really look for creatures in the nooks and crannies.
Typical Octopus Acre Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Blue Moon Scuba
Clearwater Adventures
Roatan Freediving
Kotos Adventures
Centro de Buceo de Splash Inn
West End Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Octopus Acre
Octopus Acre Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Octopus Acre, 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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