Babylon

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Babylon

10–9 mMax Depth
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48Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
5.7 s
Swell
0.6 m
5.0 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
10.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.5 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:45–22:00
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Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Wed, Oct 21Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
Catalog depth10–9 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

Aug 29.7°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.7°
Apr27.3°
May28.1°
Jun28.6°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.7°
Oct29.2°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.6°
Current: moderate
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

PinnacleReefSandy bottomWallOceanSalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Boulder brain coral
Colpophyllia natans
DeepLog3
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog3
Black sea rod
Plexaura homomalla
DeepLog2
Chain moray
Echidna catenata
DeepLog2
Foureye butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
DeepLog2
Kings black coral
Antipathes caribbeana
DeepLog2
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog2
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog2
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog2
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
DeepLog2
Atlantic gray cowrie
Luria cinerea
DeepLog1
Bar jack
Caranx ruber
DeepLog1
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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