

Best for beginner divers, 5-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Bikini Bottom is a shallow reef site located 500 metres offshore from French Harbour and Sandy Bay. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 12 metres with an average of 8 metres. Visibility is consistent at 18 metres, and the current is generally mild. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Access is by boat only, and divers should remain aware of active boat traffic on the surface. Due to the reef structure, exercise caution to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks during the dive.
16.29780, -86.60090
Because this is a boat-only site, confirm pick-up and drop-off logistics with your operator before entering the water, and keep a surface marker buoy ready for your ascent. Stay close to your guide on the surface, as boat traffic around reef sites in Roatán can be active.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is well suited to beginners due to its shallow depth and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 5 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
No, Bikini Bottom is a boat-only site located 500 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Primary hazards include active boat traffic on the surface and sharp coral on the reef structure.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Bikini Bottom in Roatan. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Bikini Bottom in Roatan are March, April, May, June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Bikini Bottom in Roatan typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bikini Bottom in Roatan typically ranges from 18 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.