Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
As you descend into the depths, you'll be greeted by a diverse array of marine life. Keep your eyes peeled for eels, grouper, and octopus gracefully navigating through the vibrant reef. Marvel at the sight of schools of blue tangs, parrotfish, angelfish, and damselfish, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of color and movement.
The reef ecosystem at Nelson's Nest is teeming with life and showcases an abundance of sea fans, star coral, and brain coral. While hard corals may be a rarity in this dive site, the unique marine biodiversity more than compensates for it.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience, Nelson's Nest is accessible via boat, captained by the experienced Captain Dean and assisted by Dive Master Marvin. Their expertise and knowledge of the site will guide you through the enchanting underwater realm, making your dive unforgettable.
Located close to Antony's Cay Dolphin Encounter, the Nelson's Nest dive site is conveniently situated in Sandy Bay, Roatán. So, come and explore this captivating dive site, and witness the wonders that lie beneath the surface of Honduras' pristine waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
Depth
22m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
Wave Height
1.18m
Wind Speed
31 m/s
Water Temp
28.6°C
Visibility
27.78km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
4.8s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.518566666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 28.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.8953999999999995/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.18m (5s), Wind: 28.1 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.18m, Wind: 30.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Anthony’s Key Resort House ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
Ideal Conditions for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
August
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef
Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). April is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026