Tabyanas - Roatán

Wahoo is one of those sites where you can find yourself mesmerized by the small stuff before suddenly realizing a school of jacks just swam over your head. The rock itself is a handy landmark, poking right out of the water, and underwater, it’s a mix of shallow, sandy patches and those steep, sudden drop-offs. We’ve hit 20m here easily, sometimes finding ourselves a little deeper without even trying. We love keeping an eye on the blue here. Plankton gathers, and that's usually the cue for the bigger pelagics to cruise by. Even when the big hitters are elsewhere, Wahoo still delivers with plenty of reef fish, those ever-present green morays, and turtles gliding past. Keep an eye out for the Razor Surgeonfish; they’re a common sight, and we’ve spotted more than a few Pacific cornetfish blending into the reef. It’s a great site for divers who appreciate both the details and the chance for a surprising encounter.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.284200, -86.604500
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Islas de la Bahía

Best Time to Dive in Roatán

The warmest water temperatures in Roatán occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.4°C
  • February: 27.3°C
  • March: 27.4°C
  • April: 28.0°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 29.3°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.2°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 29.1°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Roatán

Nearest Dive Centres to Tabyanas

Marine Life in Roatán

Home to 170 recorded species including 150 reef fish, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 1 sharks & rays, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Tabyanas

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories