Barracuda Reef

North America › Mexico

Barracuda Reef

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Planning signal80/100
Waves
0.2 m
4.5 s
Swell
0.2 m
3.5 s
Current speed
3.6 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
30.5°C
Wind
7.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedChallenging

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed3.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed4.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed4.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed4.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
08:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
14:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 4.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
08:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 4.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 4.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
20:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 4.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
08:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Sep 29.4°

Jan26.7°
Feb26.5°
Mar26.6°
Apr27.2°
May28.0°
Jun28.6°
Jul28.9°
Aug29.3°
Sep29.4°
Oct29.0°
Nov28.1°
Dec27.3°
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
Honey damselfish
Stegastes diencaeus
DeepLog1
Sharp nose puffer
Canthigaster rostrata
DeepLog1
Southern stingray
Hypanus americanus
DeepLog1
Yellow stingray
Urobatis jamaicensis
DeepLog1
Arenaria interpres
Nearby OBIS observations9
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations8
Pomacanthus paru
Nearby OBIS observations7
Stenorhynchus seticornis
Nearby OBIS observations7
Abudefduf saxatilis
Nearby OBIS observations6
Sparisoma viride
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acanthurus tractus
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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