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5–35 mMax Depth

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Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.0 m

4.7 s

Swell

0.4 m

5.0 s

Current speed

1.0 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

29.1°C

Wind

23.1 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.2 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

13:00–14:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C

Next 72 hours

18:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

00:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.0°C

06:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.0°C

12:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.2°C

18:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.2°C

00:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

06:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.0°C

12:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.2°C

18:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.2°C

00:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

06:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.0°C

12:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.2°C

Catalog depth5–35 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

Sep 28.8°

Jan26.8°

Feb26.5°

Mar26.5°

Apr26.8°

May27.3°

Jun27.6°

Jul27.8°

Aug28.4°

Sep28.8°

Oct28.8°

Nov28.5°

Dec27.7°

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

BeachReefSandy bottomOceanreefSalt 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

Boxfish / pufferfish

From site catalogue

Crab

From site catalogue

Frogfish

From site catalogue

Lobster

From site catalogue

Scorpionfish

From site catalogue

Sea anemone

From site catalogue

Shrimp

From site catalogue

Lutjanus apodus

Nearby OBIS observations10

Scarus vetula

Nearby OBIS observations9

Aulostomus maculatus

Nearby OBIS observations8

Aplysina archeri

Nearby OBIS observations7

Porites astreoides

Nearby OBIS observations6

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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