Big Channel

Colombia

Big Channel

40–70 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Planning signal51/100
Waves
1.2 m
5.3 s
Swell
1.0 m
4.2 s
Current speed
3.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
26.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedChallenging

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed3.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed3.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 3.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
12:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 3.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
Catalog depth40–70 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-Apr

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan27.2°
Feb27.0°
Mar27.1°
Apr27.7°
May28.1°
Jun28.4°
Jul28.2°
Aug28.5°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.9°
Current: strong
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

deepsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Atlantic yellow cowrie
Naria acicularis
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Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
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Gaudy cantharus
Gemophos auritulus
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Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
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Sea egg
Tripneustes ventricosus
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Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
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Snowy dwarf olive
Olivella nivea
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West indian dovesnail
Columbella mercatoria
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West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
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Dictyota
Nearby OBIS observations29
Agaricia agaricites
Nearby OBIS observations19
Florideophyceae
Nearby OBIS observations16
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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