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    Emerald Forest dive site
    reef
    shallow attractions at 25 ft (7-8m), main dive around 70 ft (21m)
    Utila, Honduras

    Emerald Forest

    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 - Emerald Forest 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 shallow attractions at 25 ft (7-8m), main dive around 70 ft (21m)
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Emerald Forest, over on Utila’s west side, is a popular spot for a reason. Drop in and you’re immediately greeted by the shallows, where we’ve often seen beginners getting comfortable among some really healthy elkhorn coral formations, starting at about 25 feet. It’s perfect for snorkelers too, with visibility generally excellent. If you’re pushing a bit deeper, the wall drops to around 70 feet, and that’s where you’ll find the usual cast of characters – parrotfish grazing, a few morays peeking out, and the occasional turtle passing by. It’s a solid, easy dive, not overly dramatic, but consistently enjoyable for a relaxed afternoon.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Emerald Forest

    Emerald Forest Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Emerald Forest, 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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