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Dive Spot Guide•
Gibson Bight
Canyon-and-wall dive on Roatan's north shore.
Local operator required
A local boat operator helps place the mooring and pick the best canyon-to-wall line for the day's visibility.
A mooring-led canyon dive with shallow ravines, a wall exit, and a deeper section that rewards good visibility and buoyancy control.
About Gibson Bight
Gibson Bight is a north-shore Roatan wall dive built around a canyon and a set of shallow ravines that lead toward the main drop-off. A mooring near the canyon gives a clear route in, and the site lets divers start with buoyancy practice before moving into deeper wall terrain. On clear days, the canyon and exit channel can turn up tarpon, eagle rays, green morays, and other reef life.
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Where Is Gibson Bight?
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Gibson Bight Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 27.4m
Depth Note
The shallows begin around 10 ft, and the site is reported to reach roughly 90 ft on the wall section.
Best Season
Year-round, with April and May especially favorable and late fall less reliable.
Typical Conditions
Shallow canyons, a canyon-to-wall route, and a deeper section that opens out of the ravines. Good visibility makes the exit channel more rewarding.
Safety & Access At Gibson Bight
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Watch buoyancy around the canyon walls and fire coral, and keep enough gas to exit the wall route comfortably.
Access Restrictions
Mooring/canyon route; the deeper section is better for certified divers, while the shallows suit training and buoyancy work.
Legal Notes
Follow local reef and boat rules, and use a guide when running the canyon-to-wall route.
Local Intel For Gibson Bight
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Canyon-to-wall scuba dive with a mooring start, shallow ravines, and a deeper section off the north shore.
Freediving
Shallow sections exist, but the site is best treated as a scuba dive rather than a freedive-first spot.
Snorkeling
Some shallow water is present near the canyon, but the main wall is a scuba focus.
Wildlife at Gibson Bight
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gibson Bight
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gibson Bight
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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