

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Old Shrimp Boat Wall in French Harbour and Sandy Bay offers a dual-environment dive featuring a reef top and a vertical wall. The site drops from the reef into open water, with depths ranging between 20 and 40 metres. Divers typically experience mild currents, though down currents and surges can occur, requiring intermediate buoyancy skills. Visibility varies from 10 to 30 metres. Boat traffic is a constant factor at this location, making the use of a surface marker buoy essential during safety stops. The site is suitable for night diving, and local facilities provide air fills, equipment rental, and boat charters.
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Deploy your SMB early before beginning your ascent, as boat traffic at the surface is a real hazard here. The site is accessible year-round, so night diving is worth arranging through the local dive shop, which also handles air fills, equipment rental, and charter bookings.
Boat access is required as the site is located off the southern coast of Roatan near Santa Elena.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May
The site features a wall and reef structure that ranges from 20 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the potential for down currents, surges, and the need for solid buoyancy control.
Access is by boat only, as the site is located approximately 3000 metres from the shore.
Yes, night diving is possible at Old Shrimp Boat Wall and can be arranged through local dive shops.
Divers must be aware of boat traffic at the surface, potential down currents, strong currents, and sharp coral.
Diving at Old Shrimp Boat Wall in Santa Elena requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Old Shrimp Boat Wall in Santa Elena. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Old Shrimp Boat Wall in Santa Elena. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Old Shrimp Boat Wall in Santa Elena are March, April, and May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Old Shrimp Boat Wall in Santa Elena typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Old Shrimp Boat Wall in Santa Elena typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.