Columbus Reef
Why dive here
With 210+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Columbus Reef offers some of Utila's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Seal Cays, off Guatemala's Caribbean coast, offers a genuine coral reef experience. You'll likely spot species like Rigid Venus and the Milk Conch among the corals. It’s a good option for divers looking to explore a less-frequented Caribbean reef.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Columbus Reef
Columbus Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Columbus Reef, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.66°C
85°F
Current Speed
19 cm/s
Direction: W (270°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.043 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.12 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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