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    Barrier Reef dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Utila, Honduras

    Barrier Reef

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Why dive here

    With 210+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Barrier Reef offers some of Utila's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest June, August, September.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Nurse Sharks and Sea Turtles · 210+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest June, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Utila's Barrier Reef offers a solid day out, particularly if you’re looking for a relaxed dive with consistent visibility. We’ve found the gentle currents here make for an easy drift along healthy coral formations, home to plenty of Nassau grouper eyeing you from their ledges. Keep an eye out for the odd blackedge cusk-eel tucked away, and you'll often spot schools of Ronco just hanging out. It's a great spot for newer divers, or anyone keen on an unhurried exploration without too much demand.

    Typical Barrier Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today05:4517:3511h 50m daylightGolden hour 17:06

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Barrier Reef

    Barrier Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Barrier Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.95, -88.05) (16km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 27.7–32.1°C

    Current Speed

    14.21 cm/s

    Direction: SW (230.7°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.044 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.97 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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