Hens   Chicken Reef

United States

Hens Chicken Reef

12–22 mMax Depth
boatEntry
48Species

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
0.2 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
31.6°C
Wind
4.4 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-0.1 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:0019:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature31.6°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.1–0.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
Catalog depth12–22 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

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: 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

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
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
DeepLog10
Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
DeepLog10
Grey snapper
Lutjanus griseus
DeepLog6
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog6
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog5
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog5
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog4
Yellowtail damselfish
Microspathodon chrysurus
DeepLog4
Brassy chub
Kyphosus vaigiensis
DeepLog3
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog3
Black grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
DeepLog2
Blue parrotfish
Scarus coeruleus
DeepLog2
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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