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El Aquario

This dive site offers a thrilling experience for divers seeking a pure deep and wall dive. Whether you choose to embark on a drift dive, navigating the boat channel to Saayas or Lighthouse when heading west or north, or opt for a stationary dive, you won't be disappointed. Despite its name, the mooring is situated at a shallow depth of about 25 ft / 8 m on the top reef. However, a brief swim towards the wall reveals why it earned its name.

Underwater, you'll be treated to a remarkable display of marine life. Giant barrel sponges, tube sponges, azure vases, impressive plate corals, vibrant fans, and various other corals abound in this breathtaking underwater ecosystem.

The wall itself plunges almost vertically, reaching depths of up to 120 ft / 36 m, while the sandy slope extends far beyond what recreational divers typically venture into. This makes it a suitable dive site for divers of all levels, including beginners.

Located in the captivating country of Honduras, specifically in West End, Roatán, Bay Islands, 33166, this dive site offers convenient access to divers looking to explore the wonders of the underwater world. With an impressive visibility of 22m, divers can expect to have a clear view of the stunning marine life and underwater landscapes that await them.

Diving Conditions Score for El Aquario

7.1
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for El Aquario

Depth

20m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for El Aquario

Wave Height

1.5m

Wind Speed

24.3 m/s

Water Temp

28.6°C

Visibility

13.9km

Cloud Cover

41%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

27.9°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Aquario
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Dive Score Chart for El Aquario

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.9611/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 23.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.466166666666666/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at El Aquario: 06:00
Sunset at El Aquario: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at El Aquario 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.

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Best Overall
15:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.18m (5.3s), Wind: 23.9 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.1m (5.45s), Wind: 23.2 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 25.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for El Aquario
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Aquario

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 El Aquario

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 El Aquario

January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.1
March
Score: 9.1

Ideal Conditions for El Aquario

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.4m / 7.9ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for El Aquario

El Aquario shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 8, 2026

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