Rock Key (Reef)

United States

Rock Key (Reef)

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
84Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.7 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
31.5°C
Wind
12.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.1 m
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:4518:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.3°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.1–0.3 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature31.3°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
Catalog depth8–25 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 29.8°

Jan24.2°
Feb24.1°
Mar24.6°
Apr25.6°
May26.9°
Jun28.4°
Jul29.3°
Aug29.8°
Sep29.3°
Oct28.3°
Nov26.6°
Dec25.3°
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
Flamingo tongue
Cyphoma gibbosum
DeepLog8
Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
DeepLog8
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog7
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog6
Midnight parrotfish
Scarus coelestinus
DeepLog6
Spot-fin porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
DeepLog6
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog5
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog5
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
DeepLog5
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog4
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog4
Blue parrotfish
Scarus coeruleus
DeepLog4
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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