Texas (The Point) - Roatán

Wildlife Reef is exactly what it sounds like, a sprawling canvas of coral fingers reaching out into sandy plains. We love its gentle nature, a perfect spot to really slow down and observe. You'll often find us hovering over the sand patches, specifically looking for the elusive Okapi Gobies or a Secretary Blenny peeking from its hole – they’re surprisingly charismatic. The max depth of 16 metres means plenty of bottom time, and the average 26-metre visibility lets you soak in the details. Drifting along, we usually spot nurse sharks dozing under ledges, their rough skin contrasting with the smooth coral. Turtles are practically a guarantee, munching away on sponges. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too: we've seen everything from tiny Hourglass Clingfish clinging to corals to schools of Little-eye Herring shimmering in the blue. It’s a photographer's dream for macro life, but also excellent for just enjoying the general buzz of a healthy Caribbean reef. We’d suggest an early morning dive here, before any boat traffic, when the reef feels like it’s just waking up.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.266400, -86.603700
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 Texas (The Point)

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 Texas (The Point)

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