Claraboyas Reef

Cuba

Claraboyas Reef

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
5.2 s
Swell
0.6 m
5.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.1°C
Wind
28.3 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
13:00–14:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.6°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
17:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
23:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
05:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
11:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
23:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
05:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
11:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
17:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
Catalog depth15–30 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-Apr

Peak month

Aug 29.4°

Jan25.5°
Feb25.4°
Mar25.5°
Apr26.2°
May27.1°
Jun28.2°
Jul28.9°
Aug29.4°
Sep29.3°
Oct28.5°
Nov27.2°
Dec26.3°
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

reefsalt 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
Portuguese man o'war
Physalia physalis
DeepLog7
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog2
Calico clam
Megapitaria maculata
DeepLog2
Chione elevata
DeepLog2
Eared ark
Anadara notabilis
DeepLog2
Ragged sea hare
Aplysia dactylomela
DeepLog2
Sunset tellin
Tellina radiata
DeepLog2
Turkey wing
Arca zebra
DeepLog2
West indian fighting conch
Strombus pugilis
DeepLog2
Acrosterigma magnum
DeepLog1
Atlantic partridge tun
Tonna pennata
DeepLog1
Atlantic yellow cowrie
Naria acicularis
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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