The Bight
Discover the perfect dive site for both beginner and advanced divers in the crystal-clear waters of Honduras. Located near Sueno del Mar, West End, Roatán, Bay Islands, this site offers great teaching opportunities as well as shallow dives. Dive down to a depth of 15-20 ft / 5-6 m and explore the sandy patch, then make your way to the stunning top reef that reaches a depth of about 40 ft / 12 m.
With excellent visibility of 26m, you'll have no trouble admiring the vibrant marine life and hunting down smaller creatures. Keep an eye out for the playful familial and territorial squabbles that take place all over the top reef. This dive site is the ultimate spot for a relaxing cruise underwater.
Don't miss the chance to experience this incredible dive site in Honduras. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this location offers something for everyone. Plan your dive today and explore the wonders that await beneath the surface.
With excellent visibility of 26m, you'll have no trouble admiring the vibrant marine life and hunting down smaller creatures. Keep an eye out for the playful familial and territorial squabbles that take place all over the top reef. This dive site is the ultimate spot for a relaxing cruise underwater.
Don't miss the chance to experience this incredible dive site in Honduras. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this location offers something for everyone. Plan your dive today and explore the wonders that await beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for The Bight
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Bight
Depth
20m
Visibility
26m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for The Bight
Wave Height
0.9m
Wind Speed
27.2 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
30.22km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
4.95s
Air Temperature
28.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Bight
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Dive Score Chart for The Bight
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.912545679012346/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 6.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.11293738317757/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Bight: 06:00
Sunset at The Bight: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Bight 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
15:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.8m (5.4s), Wind: 6.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 19.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The BightAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Bight
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 The Bight
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 The Bight
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.1
March
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for The Bight
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
August
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Bight
The Bight 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026
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