Old Fort

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Old Fort

8–30 mMax Depth
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16Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
7.3 s
Swell
0.8 m
5.5 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
13.0 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth8–30 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-May

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan27.0°
Feb26.7°
Mar26.8°
Apr27.2°
May27.7°
Jun27.8°
Jul28.0°
Aug28.6°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.7°
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

ReefreefSalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

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
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
DeepLog3
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog1
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog1
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Brown garden eel
Heteroconger longissimus
DeepLog1
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog1
Honeycomb cowfish
Acanthostracion polygonium
DeepLog1
Horse-eye jack
Caranx latus
DeepLog1
Miss darlington
Holocentrus rufus
DeepLog1
Reticulated sea star
Oreaster reticulatus
DeepLog1
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
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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