Palancar Horseshoe

Mexico

Palancar Horseshoe

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Planning signal80/100
Waves
0.3 m
4.4 s
Swell
0.2 m
3.0 s
Current speed
4.7 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
30.6°C
Wind
9.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.1 m
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedChallenging

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed4.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed5.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed5.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed5.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 4.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
23:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 4.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
05:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 5.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 4.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
17:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 4.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
23:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 5.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
05:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 5.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 5.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
17:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 5.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
23:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 5.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
05:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 5.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 5.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth10–25 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

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: moderate
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

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog2
Yellow fin mojarra
Gerres cinereus
DeepLog1
Pomacanthus paru
Nearby OBIS observations7
Caranx ruber
Nearby OBIS observations6
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations6
Abudefduf saxatilis
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acanthurus tractus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Arenaria interpres
Nearby OBIS observations5
Haemulon sciurus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acanthopleura granulata
Nearby OBIS observations4
Acanthostracion polygonium
Nearby OBIS observations4
Chaetodon capistratus
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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Palancar Horseshoe photo 3
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