Snorkeler's Cove

Jamaica

Snorkeler's Cove

3–8 mMax Depth
boatEntry
76Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
4.4 s
Swell
0.4 m
3.6 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
30.1°C
Wind
10.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:4520:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
Catalog depth3–8 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

Sep 29.6°

Jan27.1°
Feb26.9°
Mar26.9°
Apr27.4°
May28.0°
Jun28.4°
Jul28.8°
Aug29.3°
Sep29.6°
Oct29.3°
Nov28.6°
Dec27.8°
Current: mild
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
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog8
Magnificent feather duster
Sabellastarte magnifica
DeepLog8
Spanish hogfish
Bodianus rufus
DeepLog8
Bad lucks
Hypoplectrus indigo
DeepLog7
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog6
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog6
Yellow stingray
Urobatis jamaicensis
DeepLog6
Mahogany snapper
Lutjanus mahogoni
DeepLog5
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog5
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog5
Black margate
Anisotremus surinamensis
DeepLog4
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog4
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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