Flamingo Tongue Reef

Bahamas

Flamingo Tongue Reef

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
8.7 s
Swell
0.7 m
10.1 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
11.5 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:00–00:00
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Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth5–20 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

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Peak month

Aug 29.1°

Jan25.1°
Feb24.8°
Mar24.8°
Apr25.4°
May26.4°
Jun27.8°
Jul28.6°
Aug29.1°
Sep29.1°
Oct28.6°
Nov27.2°
Dec26.0°
Current: mild
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

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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 reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
DeepLog1
Halichoeres garnoti
Nearby OBIS observations6
Elacatinus atronasus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Calamus pennatula
Nearby OBIS observations4
Desmophyllum hourigani
Nearby OBIS observations4
Malacoctenus boehlkei
Nearby OBIS observations4
Monacanthus tuckeri
Nearby OBIS observations4
Sparisoma atomarium
Nearby OBIS observations4
Thalassoma bifasciatum
Nearby OBIS observations4
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Canthigaster rostrata
Nearby OBIS observations3
Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) corrugata
Nearby OBIS observations3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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