Roatán, Honduras
    Islas de la Bahía

    Pablo’s Place

    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 - Pablo’s Place 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

    Pablo’s Place, tucked around Roatán’s southern tip, is for divers who appreciate a bit of a challenge. We love how the unpredictable currents keep the reef so healthy, pushing nutrients past the corals and drawing in bigger fish. It’s a proper wall dive, starting around 7.5m, then dropping to our max of 22m. Visibility here averages 21m, which is decent, but it's the current that dictates your experience. We've drifted past huge barrel sponges and intricate gorgonians, all swaying in the flow. Look into the crevices for Blackcap Basslets and Sharpnose Pufferfish. If you keep an eye on the sand patches, you might spot a Saddle Stargazer peeking out. This site is definitely more for advanced divers comfortable with potential strong drifts. We’d suggest a negative entry and staying close to your guide. The reward is a vibrant, active reef that feels less touched than some of the more accessible spots.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pablo’s Place

    Pablo’s Place Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Pablo’s Place, 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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