Scott's Head

Dominica

Scott's Head

5–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.0 m
6.6 s
Swell
0.9 m
6.3 s
Current speed
2.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
14.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed2.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed2.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
21:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
09:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
15:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
03:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
09:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
Catalog depth5–40 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

Feb-Jun

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.6°
Apr27.1°
May27.6°
Jun27.9°
Jul28.1°
Aug28.6°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.5°
Dec27.6°
Current: strong
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
Boulder brain coral
Colpophyllia natans
DeepLog1
Cocoa damselfish
Stegastes xanthurus
DeepLog1
Honeycomb cowfish
Acanthostracion polygonium
DeepLog1
Ringtail
Acanthurus tractus
DeepLog1
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog1
Sperm whale
Physeter macrocephalus
Nearby OBIS observations17
Microspathodon chrysurus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Scorpaena plumieri
Nearby OBIS observations7
Sterna maxima
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Aplysina fistularis
Nearby OBIS observations4
Dolphins
Delphinidae
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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