The Bight

Shallow, vibrant barrier reef with turtles and excellent visibility.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as The Bight, is located on a huge barrier reef off the coast of Honduras. It is characterized by its shallow depths, making it an excellent spot for beginner divers to comfortably explore. Navigation is straightforward, offering a relaxing cruise over the top reef where divers can observe the diverse marine ecosystem. There is no specific historical background or story provided for this site.

The Bight boasts a rich variety of marine life. Divers can commonly encounter turtles and groupers, which are prominent residents of the reef. The site is also an excellent location for hunting down smaller creatures, allowing for detailed observations of the familial and territorial squabblings that occur among the smaller inhabitants of the reef, alongside various other reef fish and vibrant corals.

This dive site is suitable for visiting year-round, offering consistently good conditions, especially for beginner divers and those seeking a relaxed experience. With visibility normally exceeding 25 meters, it provides superb conditions for both scuba diving and freediving. Snorkelers will also find the shallow, clear waters ideal for surface exploration of the barrier reef.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Excellent Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, good visibility, and common marine life make it perfect for new divers.

Current Strength:

Mild

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