Tent Reef

Saint Maarten

Tent Reef

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.6 m
4.7 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.3°C
Wind
23.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
Catalog depth5–20 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-Nov

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.6°
Feb26.2°
Mar26.3°
Apr26.9°
May27.6°
Jun28.0°
Jul28.2°
Aug28.7°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.3°
Dec27.4°
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

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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
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog4
Rosy razorfish
Xyrichtys martinicensis
DeepLog4
Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
DeepLog3
Baldwin's serranid
Serranus baldwini
DeepLog2
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog2
Red hind
Epinephelus guttatus
DeepLog2
Split-crown feather duster
Anamobaea orstedii
DeepLog2
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog1
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog1
Coney
Cephalopholis fulva
DeepLog1
Cottonwick grunt
Haemulon melanurum
DeepLog1
Harlequin serranid
Serranus tigrinus
DeepLog1
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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