Sunkist Reef

United States

Sunkist Reef

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal90/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.8 s
Swell
0.2 m
6.2 s
Current speed
1.6 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
31.6°C
Wind
14.9 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
15:1515:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.3°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
21:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
03:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
09:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
09:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
21:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
09:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
Catalog depth15–30 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

May-Sep

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

reefsalt Waterintermediate 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
Blue runner
Caranx crysos
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Blue tilapia
Oreochromis aureus
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Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
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Frillfin goby
Bathygobius soporator
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Hardhead sea catfish
Ariopsis felis
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Jolthead porgy
Calamus bajonado
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Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
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Sailor's grunt
Haemulon parra
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Smooth flower coral
Eusmilia fastigiata
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Spotted tilapia
Pelmatolapia mariae
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Yellowstripe grunt
Brachygenys chrysargyrea
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Pelecanus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations6
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Sunkist Reef photo 2
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