Barcazas

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Barcazas

12–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
58Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.0 m
6.3 s
Swell
1.0 m
5.3 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.7°C
Wind
14.4 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.0 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
23:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
11:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
23:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
05:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
11:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
Catalog depth12–20 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

Dec-Apr

Peak month

Sep 28.9°

Jan25.6°
Feb25.3°
Mar25.5°
Apr26.3°
May27.5°
Jun27.9°
Jul27.5°
Aug28.1°
Sep28.9°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.3°
Dec26.9°
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

wrecksalt 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
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog5
Spotted moray
Gymnothorax moringa
DeepLog5
Glasseye
Heteropriacanthus cruentatus
DeepLog4
Mottled seahare
Aplysia brasiliana
DeepLog4
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog3
Gastropod
Aplysia cervina
DeepLog3
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog3
Princess parrotfish
Scarus taeniopterus
DeepLog3
Redband parrotfish
Sparisoma aurofrenatum
DeepLog3
Reef butterflyfish
Chaetodon sedentarius
DeepLog3
Seasnake
Myrichthys breviceps
DeepLog3
Blackbar soldierfish
Myripristis jacobus
DeepLog2
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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