Sound Beach

United States

Sound Beach

3–6 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.1 m
2.2 s
Swell
0.1 m
1.8 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
23.7°C
Wind
10.5 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:0017:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature23.6°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.0–0.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.2°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.0–0.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.0–0.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.9°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
Catalog depth3–6 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

Not available

Peak month

Aug 23.0°

Jan3.9°
Feb1.9°
Mar2.9°
Apr6.7°
May12.2°
Jun17.9°
Jul21.9°
Aug23.0°
Sep21.7°
Oct18.0°
Nov12.7°
Dec7.8°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 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

shorebrackish 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.

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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
Atlantic menhaden
Brevoortia tyrannus
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Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
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Blue mussel
Mytilus edulis
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Fourspine stickleback
Apeltes quadracus
DeepLog1
Northern kingfish
Menticirrhus saxatilis
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Slipper limpet
Crepidula fornicata
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Limulus polyphemus
Nearby OBIS observations24
Larus smithsonianus
Nearby OBIS observations13
Mergus serrator
Nearby OBIS observations11
Branta bernicla
Nearby OBIS observations9
Charadrius melodus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Crassostrea virginica
Nearby OBIS observations9
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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