Devils Bottom

Costa Rica

Devils Bottom

25–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
12.9 s
Swell
1.0 m
10.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
30.2°C
Wind
14.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
1.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.5°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
09:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
03:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
09:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
15:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
21:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
03:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
09:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
15:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
21:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
Catalog depth25–40 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

Mar 29.6°

Jan28.7°
Feb29.2°
Mar29.6°
Apr29.6°
May29.1°
Jun28.8°
Jul28.6°
Aug28.6°
Sep28.4°
Oct27.8°
Nov27.5°
Dec28.1°
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

deepsalt 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
Guineafowl puffer
Arothron meleagris
DeepLog5
Blue and gold snapper
Lutjanus viridis
DeepLog4
Giant false limpet
Siphonaria gigas
DeepLog4
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog2
Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
DeepLog2
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog2
Snowflake moray
Echidna nebulosa
DeepLog2
Stoke's chiton
Chiton stokesii
DeepLog2
Vasula melones
DeepLog2
Bigeye trevally
Caranx sexfasciatus
DeepLog1
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog1
Cock's comb conch
Lobatus peruvianus
DeepLog1
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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