15-40m
    Roatán, Honduras
    Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

    Raggedy Cay

    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 - Raggedy Cay 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 15-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Raggedy Cay is a bit of a trek, sitting off the west end of Utila, but it’s one of those dives that sticks with you. You drop onto a sandy flat around six meters, usually with a good number of needlefish hanging out just under the surface. From there, you navigate a short distance to the wall itself, which then drops gradually into deeper blue. We’ve found the mooring can be a fair distance from the actual wall, which adds a little extra swim time, but it’s worth it. Our favourite part about Raggedy is the sheer number of green morays we’ve encountered. They seem to love the nooks and crannies along the wall. We’ve also had some fantastic sightings of nurse sharks cruising by, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot a green turtle lazily finning its way along the reef edge. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; Hourglass clingfish and Island Frillfin are often tucked into the sponges. This dive suits those who appreciate a relaxed wall dive with a good chance of seeing some larger reef residents, and are happy with a bit of a swim to get to the main event. It’s also a good spot to try your hand at lionfish hunting, if that’s your thing.

    Typical Raggedy Cay Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Raggedy Cay

    Raggedy Cay Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Raggedy Cay, 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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