Rocky Point
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 - Rocky Point offers some of Roatán's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Rocky Point is one of our favourite spots on the east side, particularly if the current is running. It's a proper drift dive, letting the water do all the work as you glide over a sloping reef that transforms into more of a sheer wall further east. We usually drop in and let the current carry us west, covering a decent stretch of reef without finning much. The reef itself is a mix of rock formations and coral patches, not quite as colourful as some of Roatán’s other sites, but it makes up for it in action. Look for schools of blue tangs and doctorfish swirling around the shallower parts, and plenty of jacks patrolling the open water. We've seen some impressive Kulkulcan cones and Mouse cones here tucked into crevices, so keep an eye out for those smaller details. Deeper down, past 15 metres, you start finding rusty gobies perched on the sponges and the occasional lionfish lurking. It’s a site that rewards a slow drift and keen observation rather than speed. This spot really suits divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and are comfortable with a bit of current.
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Freedive Utila
Utila Dive Center
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Alton's Dive Center
Utila Water Sports
Cross Creek Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rocky Point
Rocky Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rocky Point, 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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