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Turtle Crossing Deep

Located between West End and West Bay in the beautiful waters of Roatán, Honduras, Turtle Crossing is a premier dive site that offers an unforgettable underwater adventure. With stunning coral channels leading to a drop-off of approximately 120 feet, this site is perfect for divers of all levels.

One of the main attractions of Turtle Crossing is its incredible concentration of sea turtles, earning its well-deserved name. During a single dive, divers have been able to spot up to 30 turtles gracefully swimming through the crystal-clear waters. This site is also brimming with vibrant reef formations and impressive sponges that add to the captivating beauty of the underwater landscape.

What makes Turtle Crossing even more special is that divers don't have to venture too deep to witness its wonders. With plateaus situated between 20 and 40 feet, divers can explore the intricate coral structures up close. This shallow depth also makes it an ideal dive site for beginners who can witness the abundant marine life, including turtles, eels, lobsters, and Sergeant Majors.

The visibility at Turtle Crossing is impressive, reaching up to 22 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the stunning underwater scenery. The calm waters surrounding the site provide a tranquil environment for divers to enjoy their exploration.

For those seeking a more challenging dive experience, advanced divers can venture beyond the wall and descend to depths exceeding 150 feet, unveiling a whole new realm for the experienced diver.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, Turtle Crossing guarantees a memorable dive with its rich marine life, breathtaking coral formations, and a captivating underwater landscape. Plan your visit to Turtle Crossing and discover one of Roatán's most enchanting underwater wonders.

Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Crossing Deep

7.6
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Turtle Crossing Deep

Depth

20m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Turtle Crossing Deep

Wave Height

1.22m

Wind Speed

33.8 m/s

Water Temp

28.6°C

Visibility

28.12km

Cloud Cover

1%

Wave Period

4.75s

Air Temperature

26.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Turtle Crossing Deep
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Dive Score Chart for Turtle Crossing Deep

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.388833333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.2m, Wind 28.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.771000000000001/10.

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

Sunrise at Turtle Crossing Deep: 06:00
Sunset at Turtle Crossing Deep: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Crossing Deep 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: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.2m (5s), Wind: 28.8 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.36m, Wind: 36.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Turtle Crossing Deep
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle Crossing Deep

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 Turtle Crossing Deep

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 Turtle Crossing Deep

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

Ideal Conditions for Turtle Crossing Deep

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 Turtle Crossing Deep

Turtle Crossing Deep 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 - Jun 21, 2026

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