Devils Bottom

Costa Rica

Devils Bottom

25–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
13.3 s
Swell
1.1 m
12.3 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
30.6°C
Wind
6.0 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.0 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.5°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
22:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
16:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
04:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
04:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
Catalog depth25–40 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

Dec-Apr

Peak month

Mar 29.6°

Jan28.7°
Feb29.2°
Mar29.6°
Apr29.6°
May29.1°
Jun28.8°
Jul28.6°
Aug28.6°
Sep28.4°
Oct27.8°
Nov27.5°
Dec28.1°
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

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
Guineafowl puffer
Arothron meleagris
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Blue and gold snapper
Lutjanus viridis
DeepLog4
Giant false limpet
Siphonaria gigas
DeepLog4
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog2
Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
DeepLog2
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog2
Snowflake moray
Echidna nebulosa
DeepLog2
Stoke's chiton
Chiton stokesii
DeepLog2
Vasula melones
DeepLog2
Bigeye trevally
Caranx sexfasciatus
DeepLog1
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog1
Cock's comb conch
Lobatus peruvianus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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