Diamond Cay
This dive site, named after the small cay nearby, offers a thrilling drift diving experience. Dive alongside a narrow coral formation situated between two sandy channels. To the west, you'll encounter wide sand patches at a depth of 30ft/10m, while to the east, you'll reach the top of the reef wall.
During your dive, keep an eye out for various marine species such as grouper, Spanish hogfish, and porcupinefish. Heading north at approximately 80ft/24m, you'll discover a captivating colony of bushy black coral. On the other hand, if you head south, you'll be mesmerized by the impressive size of the common sea fans.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Honduras, near Harbor House on Methodist Church Road, David Beach, Útila, Bay Islands, this site offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.
During your dive, keep an eye out for various marine species such as grouper, Spanish hogfish, and porcupinefish. Heading north at approximately 80ft/24m, you'll discover a captivating colony of bushy black coral. On the other hand, if you head south, you'll be mesmerized by the impressive size of the common sea fans.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Honduras, near Harbor House on Methodist Church Road, David Beach, Útila, Bay Islands, this site offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Diamond Cay
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Diamond Cay
Depth
22m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Diamond Cay
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
8.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
7.56km
Cloud Cover
53%
Wave Period
5.9s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0.8 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Diamond Cay
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Dive Score Chart for Diamond Cay
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.000927065527065/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 5.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.809893103448276/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Diamond Cay: 06:00
Sunset at Diamond Cay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Diamond Cay 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
6:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.82m (5.85s), Wind: 5.6 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Diamond CayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Diamond Cay
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 Diamond Cay
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 Diamond Cay
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 9.1
March
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Diamond Cay
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
July
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
May
Wave Height
2.3m / 7.5ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Diamond Cay
Diamond Cay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (21.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.3m 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 0.1mm 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 10, 2026
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