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    Hol Chan Cut dive site
    Utila, Honduras

    Hol Chan Cut

    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 - Hol Chan Cut 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

    Hol Chan Cut is a solid choice for a relaxing dive in Utila, especially if you’re keen on taking things easy. The cut itself is a pretty simple navigation, a clear channel through the reef. We’ve spotted Grey Snappers hanging out here, usually in decent numbers, and the Boulder Brain Coral formations are quite impressive. It’s a good spot for newer divers, or anyone just looking to stretch their bottom time without much fuss. If you're into macro, keep an eye out for the smaller stuff like the Blackberry Drupe and Ivory Cerith on the shallower sections.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hol Chan Cut

    Hol Chan Cut Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hol Chan Cut, 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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