SMS Dresden

Chile

SMS Dresden

15–70 mMax Depth
boatEntry
32Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-3)

Model conditions signal52/100
Waves
2.8 m
9.5 s
Swell
1.7 m
11.9 s
Current speed
1.9 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
15.6°C
Wind
40.4 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.8–2.8 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature15.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves2.1–2.9 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
05:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
11:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
17:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
23:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
05:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
11:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
23:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
11:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
Catalog depth15–70 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Mar

Peak month

Feb 19.5°

Jan19.1°
Feb19.5°
Mar19.5°
Apr18.6°
May17.5°
Jun16.1°
Jul15.0°
Aug14.3°
Sep14.1°
Oct14.8°
Nov16.0°
Dec17.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 15 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

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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
Juan fernandez fur seal
Arctocephalus philippii
DeepLog16
Scorpis chilensis
DeepLog10
Nemadactylus gayi
DeepLog8
Malapterus reticulatus
DeepLog6
Parapercis dockinsi
DeepLog6
Chilean sandpaperfish
Paratrachichthys fernandezianus
DeepLog5
Hypoplectrodes semicinctum
DeepLog5
Narrow-barred butterflyfish
Amphichaetodon melbae
DeepLog5
Pink maomao
Caprodon longimanus
DeepLog5
Scartichthys variolatus
DeepLog5
Sicyases brevirostris
DeepLog4
Chironemus delfini
DeepLog3
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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