

Best for advanced divers, 18-27m, boat entry, mild current.
Pillar Coral is a reef and wall site located 1500 metres offshore from French Harbour and Sandy Bay. The site features a distinct pillar coral formation rising from the reef bottom at 36 metres to 27 metres. Divers typically explore depths between 18 and 27 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and is suited for advanced divers due to the depth and potential for strong currents. Marine life includes green morays, cushion sea stars, stoplight parrotfish, and various wrasses. Divers may also encounter queen angelfish, Caribbean reef octopus, great barracuda, and spiny lobsters. Night diving is available at this location.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
18-27m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Divers frequently encounter green morays, cushion sea stars, stoplight parrotfish, and wrasses. Other species recorded include queen angelfish, Caribbean reef octopus, great barracuda, mutton snapper, spiny lobster, and smooth trunkfish.
No, Pillar Coral is intended for advanced divers due to the depth and the presence of strong currents.
The site ranges from 18 to 27 metres deep, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Pillar Coral requires a boat for access as it is located 1500 metres from the shore.
This site is primarily a dive location for advanced divers and is not recommended for snorkelling due to the depth.
Diving at Pillar Coral in Roatan requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pillar Coral in Roatan. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Pillar Coral in Roatan are March, April, May, June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Pillar Coral in Roatan 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.
Pillar Coral in Roatan typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pillar Coral in Roatan typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.