United States

Molasses Reef

3–12 mMax Depth

boatEntry

64Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100

Waves

0.3 m

4.0 s

Swell

0.3 m

3.3 s

Current speed

0.5 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

31.3°C

Wind

7.8 km/h

→ E

Sea level

-0.3 m

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

21:30–21:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Calm

Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C

TodayCalm

Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C

TomorrowCalm

Waves0.1–0.1 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

21:00

Waves: 0.3 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: 0.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 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: 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

15:00

Waves: 0.1 m

Current speed: 1.4 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.

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Dive readiness

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

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: 25 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

Sea ginger

Millepora alcicornis

DeepLog8

Nurse shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

DeepLog6

Reticulate seafan

Gorgonia ventalina

DeepLog6

Hogfish

Lachnolaimus maximus

DeepLog5

Sapphire devil

Azurina cyanea

DeepLog5

Sergeant-major

Abudefduf saxatilis

DeepLog5

Smooth trunkfish

Lactophrys triqueter

DeepLog5

White encrusting zoanthid

Palythoa caribaeorum

DeepLog5

Yellowtail snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

DeepLog5

Bluehead

Thalassoma bifasciatum

DeepLog4

Blue tang surgeonfish

Acanthurus coeruleus

DeepLog4

Great barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

DeepLog4

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

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