Canyon Reef
Explore an abundance of canyons, swim-throughs, and cuts near the Mangrove Bight buoy. With a maximum depth of 21m and visibility up to 24m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Even if you prefer not to navigate the swim-throughs, the vibrant top reef and the wall and bommies in the gently sloping sand bottom are ideal for exploration. Located in West End, Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras, this diverse dive site offers something for everyone.
Diving Conditions Score for Canyon Reef
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Canyon Reef
Depth
21m
Visibility
24m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Canyon Reef
Wave Height
1.7m
Wind Speed
38.1 m/s
Water Temp
28.8°C
Visibility
29.5km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
5.5s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Canyon Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Canyon Reef
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.0318000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.32m, Wind 29.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.5318000000000005/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Canyon Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Canyon Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Canyon 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.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.32m (5.15s), Wind: 29.5 m/s
Safest Overall
14:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.32m (5.2s), Wind: 30.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.32m, Wind: 33.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Canyon ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Canyon 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 Canyon Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Canyon Reef
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.1
March
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Canyon 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 Canyon Reef
Canyon 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 23, 2026
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