Lighthouse Reef

United States

Lighthouse Reef

3–15 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal90/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.8 s
Swell
0.2 m
6.7 s
Current speed
1.6 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
31.6°C
Wind
12.4 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
14:1514:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
20:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
20:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
20:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
02:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
Catalog depth3–15 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

Year-round

Peak month

Aug 29.7°

Jan24.6°
Feb24.5°
Mar24.8°
Apr25.8°
May27.0°
Jun28.3°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.3°
Oct28.3°
Nov26.8°
Dec25.6°
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

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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
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog1
Diffuse ivory bush coral
Oculina diffusa
DeepLog1
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog1
Redfin parrotfish
Sparisoma rubripinne
DeepLog1
Scrawled filefish
Aluterus scriptus
DeepLog1
Pelecanus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations7
Sterna maxima
Nearby OBIS observations5
Clostridia
Nearby OBIS observations4
Pseudomonadaceae
Nearby OBIS observations4
Rhizobiaceae
Nearby OBIS observations4
Synergistaceae
Nearby OBIS observations4
Anisotremus virginicus
Nearby OBIS observations3
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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