French Reef

United States

French Reef

6–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
76Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
3.8 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.1 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
31.3°C
Wind
7.9 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
15:1515:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.3°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.1–0.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.1–0.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature31.3°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
21:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
15:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
21:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
Catalog depth6–20 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 29.9°

Jan24.0°
Feb24.0°
Mar24.5°
Apr25.7°
May27.0°
Jun28.6°
Jul29.4°
Aug29.9°
Sep29.4°
Oct28.1°
Nov26.3°
Dec25.2°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 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
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog8
Redband parrotfish
Sparisoma aurofrenatum
DeepLog6
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog5
Smooth trunkfish
Lactophrys triqueter
DeepLog5
Pot cover
Pomacanthus arcuatus
DeepLog4
Yellowhead jawfish
Opistognathus aurifrons
DeepLog4
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog3
Foureye butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
DeepLog3
Graysby
Cephalopholis cruentata
DeepLog3
Hogfish
Lachnolaimus maximus
DeepLog3
Pempherid
Pempheris schomburgkii
DeepLog3
Rainbow parrotfish
Scarus guacamaia
DeepLog3
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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