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Outer Lighthouse Reef

Outer Lighthouse Reef

Utila Island, Honduras

Depth
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26m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Outer Lighthouse Reef

Utila Island, Honduras

Outer Lighthouse Reef
Depth
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26m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Outer Lighthouse Reef

Around the entrance to Utila town you'll find the very popular Lighthouse Reef with has an inner and outer dive. The inner dive between 4m and 18m is very popular with snorkelers while just around the bend you'll find the deeper OUTER Lighthouse Reef dive which decends to 26m and has a stunning wall popular with everyone heading out from the dive shop which is just a 10 minute boat ride away.

Outer Lighthouse Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

26m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 39%

O2

12% at 24m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Alcyonacea
  • Green Moray Eels
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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