Moon Hole
Moon Hole is a spacious sandy patch surrounded by vibrant coral, making it an ideal location for Buoyancy or Open Water training dives. This dive site offers a diverse range of marine life, including large sea stars and an abundance of macro creatures. You may have the opportunity to spot black and white-spotted morays, as well as green morays and lionfish at Ron's Wreck, which can be reached by crossing the coral from Moon Hole. Whether you are a beginner diver or looking for a thrilling night dive, Moon Hole is sure to impress. Don't miss the chance to encounter octopus during nocturnal explorations. With a maximum depth of 16m and impressive water visibility of 19m, this underwater paradise in Honduras, specifically located at Old Airport Road, La Punta, Útila, Bay Islands, THE BAY ISLANDS, Honduras, guarantees an unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Moon Hole
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Moon Hole
Depth
16m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Moon Hole
Wave Height
1.06m
Wind Speed
24 m/s
Water Temp
29.9°C
Visibility
30.26km
Cloud Cover
3%
Wave Period
4.95s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Moon Hole
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Dive Score Chart for Moon Hole
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.794400000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 2.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.8172999999999995/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Moon Hole: 06:00
Sunset at Moon Hole: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Moon Hole 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
8:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1.26m (5.9s), Wind: 2.7 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 21.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Moon HoleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Moon Hole
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 Moon Hole
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 Moon Hole
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 9.1
March
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Moon Hole
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
August
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Moon Hole
Moon Hole shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.2m 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 18, 2026
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