Ex-Tortuga

United States

Ex-Tortuga

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.9 m
12.3 s
Swell
1.2 m
10.5 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
17.8°C
Wind
23.5 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.8 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.9–1.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature17.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.9–2.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature17.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.0–2.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature17.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.6–1.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature17.7°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
00:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
06:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
12:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
18:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.9°C
00:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
06:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
12:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
18:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
12:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
Catalog depth15–40 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Sep 17.5°

Jan14.0°
Feb13.9°
Mar13.6°
Apr13.2°
May13.7°
Jun14.9°
Jul16.7°
Aug17.2°
Sep17.5°
Oct17.0°
Nov16.0°
Dec14.5°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 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
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog8
Northern elephant seal
Mirounga angustirostris
DeepLog4
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations29
Gopher, Copper Rockfish Young Of Year
Sebastes
Nearby OBIS observations15
Starry Skate
Caliraja stellulata
Nearby OBIS observations7
White-Spotted Rose Anemone
Cribrinopsis albopunctata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Zebra-Perch Sea Chub
Kyphosus azureus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Kelp Bass, Calico Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Squarespot Rockfish
Sebastes hopkinsi
Nearby OBIS observations5
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Copper Rockfish
Sebastes caurinus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Giant Spined Star
Pisaster giganteus
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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