Barbados

Black Jack Shallows

8–25 mMax Depth

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7Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal71/100

Waves

1.0 m

6.5 s

Swell

0.8 m

6.0 s

Current speed

1.3 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

29.7°C

Wind

15.6 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

0.2 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.0–1.4 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C

Mon, Sep 7Challenging

Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C

Next 72 hours

15:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

21:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

03:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

09:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

15:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

21:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

03:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

09:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

15:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

21:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

03:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

Catalog depth8–25 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 29.0°

Jan27.0°

Feb26.7°

Mar26.8°

Apr27.2°

May27.7°

Jun27.8°

Jul28.0°

Aug28.6°

Sep29.0°

Oct28.9°

Nov28.4°

Dec27.7°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 25 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

West indian fuzzy chiton

Acanthopleura granulata

DeepLog3

Barbado's keyhole limpet

Fissurella barbadensis

DeepLog1

Chain moray

Echidna catenata

DeepLog1

Pennsylvania lucine

Lucina pensylvanica

DeepLog1

Polyplacophoran

Chiton marmoratus

DeepLog1

Slippery dick

Halichoeres bivittatus

DeepLog1

Tiger lucine

Codakia orbicularis

DeepLog1

Chelonia mydas

Nearby OBIS observations6

Aulostomus maculatus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Grapsus grapsus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Lactophrys triqueter

Nearby OBIS observations4

Abudefduf saxatilis

Nearby OBIS observations3

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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