The Aquarium

Dominican Republic

The Aquarium

5–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.2 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.7 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
4.0 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:00–23:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth5–18 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

Dec-Apr

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.7°
Feb26.5°
Mar26.5°
Apr27.0°
May27.6°
Jun28.2°
Jul28.4°
Aug28.7°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.3°
Dec27.4°
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
Scrawled filefish
Aluterus scriptus
DeepLog1
Spot-fin porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
DeepLog1
Diadema antillarum
Nearby OBIS observations8
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Xestospongia muta
Nearby OBIS observations6
Aplysina fistularis
Nearby OBIS observations5
Stegastes planifrons
Nearby OBIS observations5
Microspathodon chrysurus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Oxysmilia rotundifolia
Nearby OBIS observations4
Riisea paniculata
Nearby OBIS observations4
Villogorgia
Nearby OBIS observations4
Abudefduf saxatilis
Nearby OBIS observations3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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