Dolphin Den
Dolphin's Den, located on the northern side of the island, offers a serene and picturesque dive experience. This hidden gem is often less crowded compared to other sites, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of their surroundings. The vibrant coral formations found at Dolphin's Den rival those seen at Mary's Place, with intricate canyons and mesmerizing colors. As you explore the depths, be prepared to encounter fascinating marine creatures such as snapping shrimp, slipper lobsters, and playful anemones. With excellent visibility reaching up to 18m and a maximum depth of 16m, Dolphin's Den is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located in Coxen Hole, Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras, this dive site in the crystal-clear waters of Honduras offers a captivating underwater adventure for all.
Diving Conditions Score for Dolphin Den
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Dolphin Den
Depth
16m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Dolphin Den
Wave Height
1.44m
Wind Speed
49.5 m/s
Water Temp
28.6°C
Visibility
26.84km
Cloud Cover
13%
Wave Period
5.05s
Air Temperature
25.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dolphin Den
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Dive Score Chart for Dolphin Den
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.382366666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.14m, Wind 30.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.704766666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Dolphin Den: 06:00
Sunset at Dolphin Den: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Dolphin Den 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
15:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.14m (5.1s), Wind: 30.1 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 34.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Dolphin DenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dolphin Den
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 Dolphin Den
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 Dolphin Den
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Dolphin Den
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
June
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Dolphin Den
Dolphin Den shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (21.2°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). May 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
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