

Best for beginner divers, 1-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Half Moon Bay is a protected, crescent-shaped reef site located in French Harbour and Sandy Bay, Roatán. Accessible via shore entry from the southern beach, the site features calm conditions suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 8 metres and an average of 4 metres. Divers and snorkellers can explore the rocky points where healthy coral thrives. Marine life recorded here includes very common species such as Stoplight Parrotfish, wrasses, and Blue Tang. Other sightings include common groupers, Striped Parrotfish, and Foureye Butterfly Fish, alongside uncommon Great Barracuda, Green Moray, and Caribbean Reef Octopus. The site is open for night diving and offers visibility between 20 and 40 metres.
16.30550, -86.59750
A tunnel further up along the reef is arguably the best place on the island to find Eagle Rays.
Located almost directly off the beach in West End.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 8m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
You can encounter very common species such as Stoplight Parrotfish, wrasses, and Blue Tang. Other recorded species include groupers, Striped Parrotfish, Foureye Butterfly Fish, Great Barracuda, Green Moray, and the Caribbean Reef Octopus.
Yes, Half Moon Bay is suitable for beginners due to its calm conditions and shallow average depth of 4 metres.
The depth ranges from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
Half Moon Bay is a shore entry site, with access available from the southern beach.
Yes, this site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Divers and snorkellers should be mindful of boat traffic, jellyfish, and sharp coral in the area.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Half Moon Bay in West End. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Half Moon Bay in West End typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Half Moon Bay in West End typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.