Periwinkle Reef

Bahamas

Periwinkle Reef

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
46Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
4.5 s
Swell
0.4 m
4.6 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
35.4 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
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Current speedCalm
Planning window
00:45–00:00
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Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–1.2 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

Aug 29.5°

Jan24.3°
Feb24.0°
Mar24.2°
Apr25.1°
May26.3°
Jun28.0°
Jul29.0°
Aug29.5°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.3°
Nov26.6°
Dec25.3°
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

reefsalt 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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog4
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog3
Red hind
Epinephelus guttatus
DeepLog3
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog2
Greenblotch parrotfish
Sparisoma atomarium
DeepLog2
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog2
Porous coral
Porites astreoides
DeepLog2
Turtle-grass
Thalassia testudinum
DeepLog2
Turtle grass anemone
Bunodeopsis globulifera
DeepLog2
Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
DeepLog2
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog1
Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
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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