Great Cut

Bahamas

Great Cut

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
8Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
11.8 s
Swell
1.4 m
10.6 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
29.7°C
Wind
10.8 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.5 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.4–3.0 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.2–3.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.8–2.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.8–1.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
20:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
02:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
14:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
20:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
08:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
20:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
Catalog depth10–30 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-May

Peak month

Aug 29.0°

Jan25.3°
Feb24.9°
Mar24.8°
Apr25.3°
May26.3°
Jun27.7°
Jul28.5°
Aug29.0°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.5°
Nov27.2°
Dec26.1°
Current: strong
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

salt Wateradvanced 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
Nassau grouper
Epinephelus striatus
DeepLog2
Bladed fire coral
Millepora complanata
DeepLog1
Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
DeepLog1
Pencil urchin
Eucidaris tribuloides
DeepLog1
Queen conch shell
Aliger gigas
DeepLog1
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog1
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog1
Yellow jack
Caranx bartholomaei
DeepLog1
Porites astreoides
Nearby OBIS observations9
Cyprinodon
Nearby OBIS observations8
Montastraea
Nearby OBIS observations8
Xestospongia muta
Nearby OBIS observations8
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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