Spooky Channel
This dive site teems with a vibrant array of marine life including starfish, lobster, parrotfish, angelfish, and groupers. Delight in the sight of coral-covered canyons that are truly a marvel to behold.
As one of Roatan's most unique dive locations, this expansive fissure in the reef promises an extraordinary experience of light and shadow. While visibility may occasionally be limited, the awe-inspiring coral formations found here never fail to captivate divers.
With a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site offers an ideal exploration opportunity for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Honduras, near Antony's Cay Dolphin Encounter in Sandy Bay, Los Maestros, Roatan, Bay Islands, this captivating dive site awaits your discovery.
Diving Conditions Score for Spooky Channel
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Spooky Channel
Depth
23m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Spooky Channel
Wave Height
1.72m
Wind Speed
34 m/s
Water Temp
28.5°C
Visibility
22.64km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Spooky Channel
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.1107/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 21.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.460133333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Spooky Channel 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.18m (6s), Wind: 21.8 m/s
Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 23.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Spooky Channel Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Spooky Channel
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 Spooky Channel
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Spooky Channel
Ideal Conditions for Spooky Channel
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
August
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Spooky Channel
Spooky Channel shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026