Little Bight

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Little Bight

7–45 mMax Depth
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99Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
4.7 s
Swell
0.5 m
5.5 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
29.7°C
Wind
23.0 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
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Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:15–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
Catalog depth7–45 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

Mar-Oct

Peak month

Sep 29.8°

Jan26.8°
Feb26.8°
Mar27.1°
Apr27.9°
May28.5°
Jun28.9°
Jul28.8°
Aug29.3°
Sep29.8°
Oct29.2°
Nov28.2°
Dec27.3°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 7.5 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

BeachReefSandy bottomWallOceanreefshoreSalt 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
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog6
Sand diver
Synodus intermedius
DeepLog6
Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
DeepLog5
Harlequin serranid
Serranus tigrinus
DeepLog4
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog4
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog4
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog4
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog4
Spanish hogfish
Bodianus rufus
DeepLog4
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
DeepLog4
Yellowhead wrasse
Halichoeres garnoti
DeepLog4
Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
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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