Honduras & Bay Islands sargassum & beach forecast
Honduras · 48 beaches and resorts
Veabird grades 48 beaches and resorts in Honduras & Bay Islands every six hours on seaweed, water, waves, weather and crowds, including 3 area pages covering a whole stretch of beach. The most are in West Bay, French Cay and Tela. On a typical beach here, sargassum risk is moderate or higher from May to August, peaks in June and July and is lowest in January, February and December. It varies by beach: Paya Bay Resort has the highest typical risk and The Resort at Palmetto Bay the lowest. Across the region, average highs run from about 82°F in January and December to 89°F in August and September, and the sea from about 79°F to 86°F. Rain is most likely in November and least likely in April.
This week, beach by beach
West Bay
- Grand Roatán Caribbean Resort seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Guava Grove Resort & Villas seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Henry Morgan Beach Resort seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Kimpton Grand Roatán seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Lost Paradise seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Luna Beach Resort seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Merry Inn & Seamen club seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Naboo Resort seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- The Beach Club seaweed peak: lowSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
French Cay
- Barefoot Cay seaweed peak: moderateSatB-SunB-MonBTueBWedB+
- Caye Harbour Lodge seaweed peak: lowSatB-SunB+MonBTueB+WedA-
- CoCo View Resort seaweed peak: moderateSatB-SunBMonBTueB+WedA-
- Fantasy Island Beach Resort, Dive & Marina seaweed peak: lowSatB-SunB+MonBTueB+WedA-
- Hotel Las Palmas Beach Resort seaweed peak: moderateSatB-SunBMonBTueBWedB+
- Pineapple Villas seaweed peak: moderateSatB-SunBMonB-TueB+WedB
- Pristine Bay Resort seaweed peak: moderateSatB-SunB-MonBTueBWedB+
- Roatan Yacht Club and Dive Center seaweed peak: moderateSatB-SunBMonBTueB+WedB
- The Resort at Palmetto Bay seaweed peak: very lowSatB-SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA-
Tela
- Coco Cabañas Eco Lodge seaweed peak: moderateSatFSunD-MonFTueDWedD-
- Indura Beach & Golf Resort seaweed peak: moderateSatFSunD-MonFTueDWedD
- La Ensenada Beach Resort & Convention Center seaweed peak: lowSatFSunDMonD-TueDWedD
- Playa Bonita seaweed peak: moderateSatFSunFMonFTueD-WedD-
- Telamar Resort seaweed peak: moderateSatFSunFMonFTueD-WedD-
- Villa Escondida seaweed peak: moderateSatFSunD-MonFTueDWedD
East End
- Camp Bay Lodge seaweed peak: highSatB-SunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Diamond Hill and Beach Resort seaweed peak: highSatB-SunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Diamond Rock Resort seaweed peak: highSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Paya Bay Resort seaweed peak: highSatB-SunBMonBTueB+WedB+
Guanaja
- Graham's Place seaweed peak: lowSatB+SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA-
- Guanaja Beach Resorts seaweed peak: highSatB-SunBMonBTueB+WedB+
- Hotel Long Beach seaweed peak: moderateSatC-SunC+MonCTueB-WedC+
- Parrot Beach Eco Resort seaweed peak: lowSatB+SunB+MonB+TueB+WedB+
Palmetto Bay
- Palmetto Bay Plantation seaweed peak: highSatB-SunBMonBTueB+WedB+
- Parrot Tree Beach Resort seaweed peak: lowSatB-SunB+MonBTueB+WedB+
- The Resort at Marble Hill seaweed peak: moderateSatBSunB+MonB+TueB+WedA-
- Turquoise Bay Resort seaweed peak: highSatB-SunBMonBTueB+WedB+
Utila
- Colibri-Hill Resort seaweed peak: moderateSatC-SunC-MonD+TueC-WedC+
- Coral View Beach Resort seaweed peak: moderateSatC-SunC-MonD+TueC-WedC+
- The Odyssey Resort seaweed peak: lowSatCSunCMonCTueCWedB-
- Utila Beach Resorts seaweed peak: moderateSatC-SunC-MonD+TueC-WedC+
La Ceiba
- La Ceiba Beach Resorts seaweed peak: moderateSatD+SunC-MonC-TueCWedC
- Palma Real Beach Resort & Villas seaweed peak: moderateSatDSunD+MonCTueCWedB-
- Rotterdam Beach Hotel seaweed peak: moderateSatD+SunC-MonC-TueCWedC
El Porvenir
- Calm Waters Resort seaweed peak: moderateSatD+SunC-MonCTueB-WedB
- Pico Playa Colonia seaweed peak: moderateSatC-SunC-MonC+TueB-WedB
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Weather, water & seaweed by month
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Chance of rain | Sargassum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°F | 81°F | 55% | Very low |
| Feb | 83°F | 79°F | 40% | Very low |
| Mar | 85°F | 81°F | 30% | Low |
| Apr | 87°F | 82°F | 20% | Low |
| May | 88°F | 84°F | 25% | Moderate |
| Jun | 88°F | 84°F | 35% | Moderate |
| Jul | 88°F | 84°F | 40% | Moderate |
| Aug | 89°F | 84°F | 40% | Moderate |
| Sep | 89°F | 86°F | 45% | Low |
| Oct | 87°F | 84°F | 65% | Low |
| Nov | 84°F | 82°F | 70% | Very low |
| Dec | 82°F | 81°F | 65% | Very low |
Regional monthly averages from Veabird's climate table for Honduras & Bay Islands; resort pages add their own spot's numbers where available. Sargassum is the typical-year risk on the median beach here.
Seaweed cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- No barriers; fringing reef diverts some mats.
- Public cleanup
- Roatán municipality and marine park groups run occasional cleanups.
- Resort crews
- West Bay and north-shore resorts rake mornings.
- Typical clearing time
- West Bay rarely affected; east/north shores cleared within a day or two.
Safety notes
US State Dept: Honduras, Level 3 (verify; Bay Islands generally lower risk)
- Mainland crime high, especially San Pedro Sula; Bay Islands much safer
- Use registered taxis on Roatán
- Cruise days crowd West Bay and Mahogany Bay
Things to do in Honduras & Bay Islands
- Roatán Marine Park diving
- West End & West Bay
- Whale sharks off Utila
- Pico Bonito & Cangrejal River (La Ceiba)
- Cayos Cochinos
- Punta Sal / Jeanette Kawas park (Tela)