Shark Arena

Bahamas

Shark Arena

10–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
66Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
6.2 s
Swell
0.6 m
4.5 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.3°C
Wind
16.0 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
14:00–15:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Next 72 hours
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
Catalog depth10–15 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: 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

reefsalt Waterintermediate 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
Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
DeepLog9
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog5
Plicate nerite
Nerita versicolor
DeepLog5
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog5
Common slider
Trachemys scripta
DeepLog4
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog3
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog2
Beaugregory
Stegastes leucostictus
DeepLog2
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog2
Crevalle jack
Caranx hippos
DeepLog2
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog2
Great pompano
Trachinotus goodei
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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