Spanish Anchor

Curaçao

Spanish Anchor

5–25 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
24Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
4.7 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.5 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
28.9°C
Wind
19.8 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.1 m
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Current speedCalm
Planning window
11:00–12:00
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Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

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Year-round

Peak month

Sep 28.7°

Jan26.6°
Feb26.3°
Mar26.4°
Apr26.7°
May27.2°
Jun27.5°
Jul27.6°
Aug28.2°
Sep28.7°
Oct28.7°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.5°
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
Black mangrove
Avicennia germinans
DeepLog7
Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
DeepLog7
Cyprinodon dearborni
DeepLog6
Upside down jellyfish
Cassiopea andromeda
DeepLog5
Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
DeepLog3
White mangrove
Laguncularia racemosa
DeepLog3
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog2
Broadleaf seagrass
Halophila stipulacea
DeepLog2
Low-life lettuce coral
Agaricia humilis
DeepLog2
Ragged sea hare
Bursatella leachii
DeepLog2
Sheet coral
Agaricia lamarcki
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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