5-30m
    Roatán, Honduras
    Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

    Pretty Bush

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

    Why dive here

    With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Pretty Bush offers some of Roatán's richest wall 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
    CharacterWall dive · max 5-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Pretty Bush is one of our go-to sites on Roatán when we’re looking for a relaxed, easy dive with plenty to keep us looking closely. The reef starts right in the shallows, maybe 5 metres, then just keeps going, dropping off to a nice 20-metre max depth. It’s a broken wall, really, with these lovely sand channels cutting through, giving it a varied feel. We’ve had some fantastic encounters here, especially with the smaller stuff: those tiny Notchtongue Gobies are always a treat to spot, and the Lettuce Sea Slugs practically glow in the shallows. Keep an eye out for Spotted Eagle Rays gliding past the wall; we’ve had some luck seeing them early morning. We love how the light plays on the corals as you drift, painting the Angelfish and Blue Parrotfish in rich colours. It’s an ideal spot if you appreciate a gentle current and a site that rewards a slow, observant pace rather than big pelagic action.

    Typical Pretty Bush Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:4017:3111h 52m daylightGolden hour 17:02

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pretty Bush

    Pretty Bush Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Pretty Bush, 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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