Dominica

Scott's Head Drop Off

15–60 mMax Depth

boatEntry

71Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.8 m

6.8 s

Swell

0.5 m

6.0 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

29.5°C

Wind

14.5 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.3 m

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

16:00–17:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C

Fri, Oct 23Watch

Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

03:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

09:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

15:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

21:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

03:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

09:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

15:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

21:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

03:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

09:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

15:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

Catalog depth15–60 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-Aug

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: moderate

Typical visibility: 25 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

Bluehead

Thalassoma bifasciatum

DeepLog5

Smooth trunkfish

Lactophrys triqueter

DeepLog4

Yellowstripe grunt

Brachygenys chrysargyrea

DeepLog4

Yellowtail damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

DeepLog4

Black urchin

Diadema antillarum

DeepLog3

Lettuce slug

Elysia crispata

DeepLog3

Red clingfish

Acyrtus rubiginosus

DeepLog3

Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

DeepLog2

Bandtail puffer

Sphoeroides spengleri

DeepLog2

Blue tang surgeonfish

Acanthurus coeruleus

DeepLog2

Bristle worm 113524

Hermodice carunculata

DeepLog2

Foureye butterflyfish

Chaetodon capistratus

DeepLog2

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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