Kelly's Caverns

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Kelly's Caverns

15–5 mMax Depth
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56Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
6.0 s
Swell
0.7 m
5.1 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
31.1°C
Wind
8.7 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:1520:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.9°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
Catalog depth15–5 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 29.7°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.7°
Apr27.3°
May28.1°
Jun28.6°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.7°
Oct29.2°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.6°
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

ReefSandy bottomCavernOceancaveSalt Wateradvanced Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
DeepLog4
Plicate nerite
Nerita versicolor
DeepLog4
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog4
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog3
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog3
Black margate
Anisotremus surinamensis
DeepLog2
Black triggerfish
Melichthys niger
DeepLog2
Bleeding tooth
Nerita peloronta
DeepLog2
Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
DeepLog2
enter
Mycteroperca tigris
DeepLog2
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog2
Saddled blenny
Malacoctenus triangulatus
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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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