

Best for beginner divers, 3-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Deena Beach on Guanaja Island features a fringing reef accessible directly from the shore. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 3 to 18 metres and an average depth of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The reef structure includes large purple sea fans. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, parrotfish, butterfly fish, groupers, and nurse sharks. Facilities at the site include showers. Hazards to be aware of include lionfish, sea urchins, and sharp coral. Night diving is available at this location, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes.
16.48520, -85.89480
Deena Beach is named after a local woman known for her kindness and generosity towards visitors to the island.
There is no designated parking area, but visitors can park along the roadside near the beach entrance.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, striped and stoplight parrotfish, foureye butterfly fish, groupers, and nurse sharks.
Yes, this site is suitable for beginners, offering shore access to a fringing reef with mild currents.
The depth ranges from 3 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Deena Beach is a shore entry site.
Yes, Deena Beach is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Deena Beach in Mangrove Bight. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Divers at Deena Beach in Mangrove Bight should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Deena Beach in Mangrove Bight typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Deena Beach in Mangrove Bight typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.