Sand Key (Reef)

United States

Sand Key (Reef)

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal90/100
Waves
0.4 m
5.0 s
Swell
0.4 m
4.2 s
Current speed
1.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
31.4°C
Wind
16.0 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.2 m
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
21:3021:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
09:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
15:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
09:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-May

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: 15 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
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Manatee
Trichechus manatus
DeepLog1
Midnight parrotfish
Scarus coelestinus
DeepLog1
Stegastes partitus
Nearby OBIS observations17
Ocyurus chrysurus
Nearby OBIS observations15
Scarus iseri
Nearby OBIS observations15
Thalassoma bifasciatum
Nearby OBIS observations15
Halichoeres bivittatus
Nearby OBIS observations14
Abudefduf saxatilis
Nearby OBIS observations9
Halichoeres garnoti
Nearby OBIS observations9
Sparisoma aurofrenatum
Nearby OBIS observations9
Acanthurus bahianus
Nearby OBIS observations8
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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Sand Key (Reef) photo 3
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