Champagne Reef

Dominica

Champagne Reef

3–15 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
27Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
6.8 s
Swell
0.7 m
4.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
8.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:00–07:00
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Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Thu, Oct 22Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
Catalog depth3–15 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-Apr

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.6°
Apr27.1°
May27.6°
Jun27.9°
Jul28.1°
Aug28.6°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.5°
Dec27.6°
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
Redfin parrotfish
Sparisoma rubripinne
DeepLog3
Ringtail
Acanthurus tractus
DeepLog3
Graysby
Cephalopholis cruentata
DeepLog2
Queen parrotfish
Scarus vetula
DeepLog2
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog2
Yellowstripe grunt
Brachygenys chrysargyrea
DeepLog2
Blackbar soldierfish
Myripristis jacobus
DeepLog1
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog1
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Bristle worm 113524
Hermodice carunculata
DeepLog1
Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
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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