Scotch Banks

US Virgin Islands

Scotch Banks

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
41Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
5.3 s
Swell
0.5 m
6.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
16.4 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:1520:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
Catalog depth15–40 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

Dec-Jul

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.6°
Feb26.3°
Mar26.3°
Apr26.8°
May27.5°
Jun28.1°
Jul28.2°
Aug28.7°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.4°
Current: moderate
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

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
Red rock urchin
Echinometra lucunter
DeepLog4
Atlantic yellow cowrie
Naria acicularis
DeepLog3
Polyplacophoran
Chiton marmoratus
DeepLog3
Actinarian
Bunodosoma granuliferum
DeepLog2
Lettuce slug
Elysia crispata
DeepLog2
Magpie shell
Cittarium pica
DeepLog2
Red-brown ark
Barbatia cancellaria
DeepLog2
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog2
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog2
West indian dovesnail
Columbella mercatoria
DeepLog2
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog2
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog1
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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