Playa Ancon

Cuba

Playa Ancon

5–30 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
59Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
4.8 s
Swell
0.3 m
5.2 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
30.3°C
Wind
9.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
01:15–01:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
01:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
19:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
01:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
13:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
19:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
Catalog depth5–30 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

Sep 30.0°

Jan26.5°
Feb26.2°
Mar26.3°
Apr26.9°
May27.9°
Jun28.9°
Jul29.5°
Aug29.9°
Sep30.0°
Oct29.4°
Nov28.3°
Dec27.3°
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

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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
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog5
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog5
Grey snapper
Lutjanus griseus
DeepLog5
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog5
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog5
Black mangrove
Avicennia germinans
DeepLog4
Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
DeepLog3
Foureye butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
DeepLog2
Gaudy sanguin
Asaphis deflorata
DeepLog2
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog2
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog2
Turtle-grass
Thalassia testudinum
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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