Duppy Waters
At the top of Duppy Waters, you'll encounter a delightful assortment of vibrant sponges and coral, adding an enchanting touch to the surroundings. This dive site is known to be a haven for various marine species, offering opportunities to encounter magnificent turtles, graceful lionfish, and a multitude of other fascinating creatures.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, Duppy Waters welcomes you to explore its depths. Starting in the shallows, you'll embark on a short swim that will soon bring you to the awe-inspiring wall below, where the depths reach a maximum of 23 meters. With a visibility of 20 meters, you will have a clear view of the spectacular underwater scenery that this dive site has to offer.
Located near Útila in the Bay Islands, Honduras, Duppy Waters promises an unforgettable diving experience for all who venture into its waters. Discover the hidden treasures that await you in this captivating underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Duppy Waters
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Duppy Waters
Depth
23m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Duppy Waters
Wave Height
1.16m
Wind Speed
30.3 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
35.28km
Cloud Cover
96%
Wave Period
5.3s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Duppy Waters
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.423333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 27.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.8945/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Duppy Waters 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: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.04m (5.45s), Wind: 27.6 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1m (5.4s), Wind: 23 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 28.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Duppy WatersAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Duppy Waters
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 Duppy Waters
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Duppy Waters
Ideal Conditions for Duppy Waters
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
May
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Duppy Waters
Duppy Waters shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.9°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 0.1mm 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 - Jul 9, 2026