Glover's Reef - Utila

Apo Reef, out there in the Sulu Sea, truly feels like an expedition. It’s remote, meaning you’re often sharing the water with very few other boats. We love the sheer wall dives here, dropping hundreds of meters into the blue. At places like Shark Airport, we’ve hung in the current watching grey reef sharks cruise by like clockwork. Look for midnight angelfish flitting in the overhangs, their deep blue almost black. The coral coverage is surprisingly good, especially considering its isolation. You’ll find healthy hard corals blanketing the reef tops, interspersed with vibrant soft corals on the ledges. We’ve spotted everything from the tiny, colourful flaming blennies peeking out of holes to impressive schools of blue-lined tangs swirling past. Diving Apo Reef is for those who enjoy open water, with potential for strong currents and deeper profiles. Our tip: go during the calmer months, usually March to May, for the best visibility. You’ll experience proper pelagic action here, the kind that makes you feel very small in a very big ocean.

Location
Utila, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.823000, -87.791000
Type
reef

Best Time to Dive in Utila

The warmest water temperatures in Utila occur in September, averaging 30.0°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.3°C
  • February: 27.1°C
  • March: 27.3°C
  • April: 27.9°C
  • May: 28.6°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 29.2°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.0°C
  • October: 29.9°C
  • November: 29.1°C
  • December: 28.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Utila

Nearest Dive Centres to Glover's Reef

Marine Life in Utila

Home to 214 recorded species including 173 reef fish, 18 hard corals, 10 other, 6 sharks & rays, 2 jellyfish, 2 sea urchins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Glover's Reef

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 21 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