Raggedy Cay
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.
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
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Raggedy Cay
Dive shops near Raggedy Cay
Coral View Utila Dive Center
Captain Morgans Dive Center
Cross Creek Dive Center
Utila Water Sports
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Utila Dive Center
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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)
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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