Dominicus Reef

Dominican Republic

Dominicus Reef

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
75Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
4.8 s
Swell
0.4 m
4.3 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
30.1°C
Wind
10.8 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:1520:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

Nov-Jun

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.7°
Feb26.5°
Mar26.5°
Apr27.0°
May27.6°
Jun28.2°
Jul28.4°
Aug28.7°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.3°
Dec27.4°
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

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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
Redlip blenny
Ophioblennius macclurei
DeepLog7
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog6
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog5
West indian green chiton
Chiton tuberculatus
DeepLog5
Caesar grunt
Haemulon carbonarium
DeepLog4
Red rock urchin
Echinometra lucunter
DeepLog4
Sea egg
Tripneustes ventricosus
DeepLog4
Slippery dick
Halichoeres bivittatus
DeepLog4
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog3
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog3
Butter hamlet
Hypoplectrus unicolor
DeepLog3
Magpie shell
Cittarium pica
DeepLog3
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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