Sand Chute

Bahamas

Sand Chute

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.3 m
7.8 s
Swell
0.8 m
10.3 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
8.8 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:00–17:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
Catalog depth10–25 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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

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: 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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

mucksalt 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
Reticulated sea star
Oreaster reticulatus
DeepLog3
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog2
Peacock flounder
Bothus lunatus
DeepLog2
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog2
Social feather duster
Bispira brunnea
DeepLog2
Tesselate nerite
Nerita tessellata
DeepLog2
Atlantic partridge tun
Tonna pennata
DeepLog1
Bar jack
Caranx ruber
DeepLog1
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog1
Beaugregory
Stegastes leucostictus
DeepLog1
Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
DeepLog1
Foureye butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS →

Photos

Sand Chute photo 2
Sand Chute photo 3
Sand Chute photo 4
Find a dive center