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Utila Dive Center article using Blackish Point as the low-visibility macro example.
Dive Spot Guide•
Blackish Point
North-side shore-drift wall with caves and macro life.
A mild-current wall on Utila's north side where caves, overhangs and macro life reward slow, careful scuba diving.
About Blackish Point
Blackish Point is a north-side shore-drift wall in Utila with mild current, volcanic rock, soft corals and a string of caves, overhangs and crevices. It suits patient scuba divers who like slow-scanning reef structure, macro life and a relaxed drift rather than a fast current run. It is one of the island's quieter north-side sites, so the appeal is structure, shadow and critter hunting more than speed.
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Research Estimate At Blackish Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Blackish Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Blackish Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 27m
Depth Note
The reef top sits around 35 ft, the main wall drops to around 60 ft, and the second reef slopes toward 90 ft.
Best Season
Dry season and spring
Typical Conditions
Mild drift, volcanic wall structure and occasional low visibility; best for slow reef scanning and macro hunting.
Safety & Access At Blackish Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the wall, caves and overhangs, especially on low-visibility days.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry is simplest; buoyancy control matters around the caves and overhangs.
Legal Notes
No special permit is highlighted in the public guides.
Local Intel For Blackish Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed wall dive with caves, overhangs and crevices that rewards patience and careful buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the wall depth and overhead features suit scuba better.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the wall and drift profile reward scuba more than surface swimming.
Wildlife at Blackish Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Blackish Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Blackish Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
