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Spotted Bay

Spotted Bay, located in the Bay Islands, Honduras, is a fantastic dive site suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 21 meters and excellent visibility of 22 meters, this northside dive offers an exciting underwater experience.

The reef at Spotted Bay is anchored in a sandy area, gradually leading divers towards a partially defined wall. While not as distinct as other sites at Turtle Harbor, it still presents an intriguing underwater landscape. Another wall can be found further out, requiring a longer swim from the main wall.

One of the highlights of diving in Spotted Bay is the opportunity to encounter nurse sharks. These magnificent creatures are frequently spotted here, making it an ideal place for lionfish hunting due to the unique terrain features.

To start your dive, enter the water and follow the channel towards the wall, which gradually descends to around 30 meters. Whether you choose to explore in either direction, you're in for an unforgettable dive. However, instead of following the wall, you can opt to venture out across the sandy and coral areas, where the ocean floor eventually slopes downward, offering depths beyond 40 meters.

Experience the wonders of Spotted Bay and immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of Honduras.

Diving Conditions Score for Spotted Bay

7.6
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Spotted Bay

Depth

21m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Spotted Bay

Wave Height

1.32m

Wind Speed

32.4 m/s

Water Temp

29°C

Visibility

33.76km

Cloud Cover

13%

Wave Period

4.85s

Air Temperature

28°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Spotted Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Spotted Bay

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.269566666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 26.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.687833333333334/10.

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

Sunrise at Spotted Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Spotted Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Spotted Bay 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: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.26m (5.2s), Wind: 26.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
16:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.28m (5.05s), Wind: 25.5 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.32m, Wind: 35.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Spotted Bay
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Spotted Bay

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 Spotted Bay

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 Spotted Bay

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

Ideal Conditions for Spotted Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.9m / 39.0ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.4m / 7.9ft

October

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Spotted Bay

Spotted Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (21.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in October 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 October to December, 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 - Jun 21, 2026

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