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    Hell Hole dive site
    Utila, Honduras

    Hell Hole

    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 - Hell Hole offers some of Utila's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    We’ve spent a lot of time diving Utila, and Hell Hole is a site we often come back to when we’re after a relaxed drift. The name sounds intimidating, but it’s actually a pretty mellow spot, usually with a gentle current that carries you along. Keep an eye out for turtles munching on the sponges and moray eels peeking from their holes. We often spot barracuda and king mackerel cruising by, sometimes even an eagle ray or two gliding past. It's an easy dive, good for new divers looking for a bit of current experience, or for seasoned folks who just want to enjoy the ride and see what drifts past.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hell Hole

    Hell Hole Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hell Hole, 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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