California Wreck

Aruba

California Wreck

5–14 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
28Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
4.9 s
Swell
0.4 m
4.0 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
28.3°C
Wind
25.1 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.0 m
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
14:00–15:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
16:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
Catalog depth5–14 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

Sep 28.6°

Jan26.2°
Feb26.0°
Mar26.1°
Apr26.5°
May27.1°
Jun27.4°
Jul27.4°
Aug28.0°
Sep28.6°
Oct28.6°
Nov28.2°
Dec27.3°
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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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
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog6
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog4
Yellowstripe grunt
Brachygenys chrysargyrea
DeepLog4
Yellowtail damselfish
Microspathodon chrysurus
DeepLog4
Honeycomb cowfish
Acanthostracion polygonium
DeepLog3
School mistress
Chaetodon ocellatus
DeepLog3
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog2
Redlip blenny
Ophioblennius macclurei
DeepLog2
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog2
Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
DeepLog1
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog1
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
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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