Ben's Blue Hole

Bahamas

Ben's Blue Hole

5–30 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.2 m
4.5 s
Swell
0.1 m
4.8 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
31.1°C
Wind
12.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:1519:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.1–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
01:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
13:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
01:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
07:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
13:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
Catalog depth5–30 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Aug 29.5°

Jan24.6°
Feb24.3°
Mar24.5°
Apr25.2°
May26.5°
Jun28.0°
Jul29.0°
Aug29.5°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.2°
Nov26.7°
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

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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
Caribbean helmet
Cassis tuberosa
DeepLog1
Social feather duster
Bispira brunnea
DeepLog1
Turridae
Nearby OBIS observations7
Veneridae
Nearby OBIS observations6
Turbonilla
Nearby OBIS observations5
Synalpheus agelas
Nearby OBIS observations4
Chama
Nearby OBIS observations3
Coenobita clypeatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Echinometra lucunter
Nearby OBIS observations3
Odostomia
Nearby OBIS observations3
Oreaster reticulatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Acanthochitona worsfoldi
Nearby OBIS observations2
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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