United States

John D MacArthur Beach State Park

3–12 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

35Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal80/100

Waves

0.3 m

7.0 s

Swell

0.2 m

6.9 s

Current speed

4.2 km/h

flowing toward N

Water temperature

31.0°C

Wind

11.5 km/h

→ W

Sea level

-0.6 m

rising

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedChallenging

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging

Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed4.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C

TodayChallenging

Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed4.9 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed5.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed4.9 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.2 km/h

Water temperature: 31.0°C

03:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.3 km/h

Water temperature: 30.9°C

09:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.7 km/h

Water temperature: 30.9°C

15:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.7 km/h

Water temperature: 31.4°C

21:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.5 km/h

Water temperature: 31.2°C

03:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.4 km/h

Water temperature: 30.9°C

09:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.9°C

15:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 5.2 km/h

Water temperature: 31.4°C

21:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.6 km/h

Water temperature: 31.2°C

03:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.8°C

09:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.7 km/h

Water temperature: 30.9°C

15:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 4.9 km/h

Water temperature: 31.5°C

Catalog depth3–12 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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 29.5°

Jan25.0°

Feb24.9°

Mar25.1°

Apr25.9°

May27.0°

Jun28.2°

Jul29.1°

Aug29.5°

Sep29.2°

Oct28.4°

Nov27.1°

Dec26.0°

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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

shoresalt Waterbeginner 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.

View the source profile →

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

Red mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

DeepLog5

Portuguese man o'war

Physalia physalis

DeepLog4

Checkered puffer

Sphoeroides testudineus

DeepLog3

Lettered olive

Oliva sayana

DeepLog3

Spectral bittersweet

Glycymeris spectralis

DeepLog3

West indian nerite

Nerita fulgurans

DeepLog3

Bluehead

Thalassoma bifasciatum

DeepLog2

Crested goby

Lophogobius cyprinoides

DeepLog2

Flathead grey mullet

Mugil cephalus

DeepLog2

Oyster

Crassostrea virginica

DeepLog2

Sooty seahare

Aplysia morio

DeepLog2

Tinted cantharus

Gemophos tinctus

DeepLog2

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

DeepLog + OBIS →

Photos

John D MacArthur Beach State Park photo 2

John D MacArthur Beach State Park photo 3