

Best for beginner divers, 1-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Jack's Bight, located off Roatán, features a combination of reef and cavern topography suitable for beginner divers. The site reaches depths between 1 and 18 metres, with visibility ranging from 12 to 30 metres. Access is by boat, as the site is situated 1800 metres from the shore. Divers encounter mild currents and water temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. The cavern environment requires careful navigation and the use of an underwater torch to view the walls. Divers should exercise caution around the reef structure due to sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include Queen Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Spotted Scorpionfish, Fairy Basslet, Chupare Stingray, Caribbean Reef Octopus, Indian Lionfish, Chain Moray, Green Moray, French Angelfish, Rock Beauty, Nurse Shark, Wrasses, and Pacific Trumpetfish.
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Take an underwater torch into the cavern even on a daytime dive, as natural light drops off quickly inside and you will want to see the walls clearly. Check locally for current boat operator schedules and whether equipment hire is available at the point of departure.
Boat access is required to reach this site along Utila's southern reef system.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 18m
Visibility
12-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May
Species recorded around this area include Queen Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Spotted Scorpionfish, Fairy Basslet, Chupare Stingray, Caribbean Reef Octopus, Indian Lionfish, Chain Moray, Green Moray, French Angelfish, Rock Beauty, Nurse Shark, Wrasses, and Pacific Trumpetfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified divers, offering depths between 1 and 18 metres and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
A boat is required to reach this site, which is located 1800 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location featuring a cavern system that requires specific equipment and navigation skills.
Diving at Jack's Bight in Utila requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Jack's Bight in Utila. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Jack's Bight in Utila are March, April, and May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Jack's Bight in Utila typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Jack's Bight in Utila typically ranges from 12 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.