Roatan dive-sites catalog entry for Tabyana.
Shallow West Bay wall dive with easy shore access.
Shallow West Bay wall dive with easy shore access.
Tabyanas is a shallow wall-and-reef site in West Bay, Roatán. It works well as an easy shore dive or snorkel when the sea is settled, with a short walk to the reef edge and a clear shallow profile that suits newer divers. The site is known for calm-water access, good visibility, and reef life along the wall rather than deep-water drama.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 12m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 36–40 ft (11–12 m).
Best Season
Year-round; calm mornings are the easiest time to use the site.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef with calm-water shore access, clear visibility, and little surge or current on good days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Shore access only; best when the sea is calm enough for a short walk-off or swim-out.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Maximum depth is about 11–12 m, with visibility often around 22–24 m.
Snorkeling
Excellent shore snorkeling in warm, clear water, with the reef reachable directly from the beach.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Roatan dive-sites catalog entry for Tabyana.
Shore-access snorkel excursion with reef-channel context.
Novice-diver, shallow-site, and low-surge context.
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