Pedernalis

Aruba

Pedernalis

5–12 mMax Depth
boatEntry
44Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.0 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.4 m
5.4 s
Current speed
2.5 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
27.8°C
Wind
33.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.5 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
03:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
21:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
09:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
Catalog depth5–12 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Sep 28.6°

Jan26.2°
Feb26.0°
Mar26.1°
Apr26.5°
May27.1°
Jun27.4°
Jul27.4°
Aug28.0°
Sep28.6°
Oct28.6°
Nov28.2°
Dec27.3°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
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French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
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Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
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Reef squid
Sepioteuthis sepioidea
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Sailor's grunt
Haemulon parra
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Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
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Smooth trunkfish
Lactophrys triqueter
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Squirrelfish
Holocentrus adscensionis
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White grunt
Haemulon plumierii
DeepLog3
Bandtail puffer
Sphoeroides spengleri
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Barbado's keyhole limpet
Fissurella barbadensis
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Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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