Trick Ridge
Why dive here
With 210+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Trick Ridge offers some of Utila's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest June, August, September.
Trick Ridge on Utila delivers exactly what its name implies: a pronounced ridge sitting above a deep sand channel. We love swimming along the ridge's edge, keeping an eye on the open sand for the resident spotted eagle rays that glide through, often joined by large southern stingrays. The coral here, a mix of hard and soft, pops with color and little reef fish flitting about. It's a reliable spot for turtles too; we rarely dive Trick Ridge without spotting a hawksbill or loggerhead slowly munching on sponges. The site is a solid choice for divers who appreciate a good wall dive but also enjoy the drama of a sandy bottom.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Trick Ridge
Trick Ridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Trick Ridge, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.95, -88.05) (16km away)
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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