The Little Canyon

Dominican Republic

The Little Canyon

25–45 mMax Depth
boatEntry
42Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
5.3 s
Swell
0.6 m
7.0 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
23.1 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
05:0006:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves0.9–1.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth25–45 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

Jun-Sep

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.4°
Feb26.0°
Mar26.0°
Apr26.3°
May26.9°
Jun27.8°
Jul28.0°
Aug28.4°
Sep29.0°
Oct29.0°
Nov28.3°
Dec27.3°
Current: moderate
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

deepsalt Wateradvanced Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Magpie shell
Cittarium pica
DeepLog11
Plicate nerite
Nerita versicolor
DeepLog5
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog5
Green star-shell
Lithopoma tuber
DeepLog4
White hoof-shell
Hipponix antiquatus
DeepLog4
Atlantic morum
Morum oniscus
DeepLog3
Bristle worm 113524
Hermodice carunculata
DeepLog3
Milk moonsnail
Polinices lacteus
DeepLog3
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog3
Rose coral
Manicina areolata
DeepLog3
Tiger lucine
Codakia orbicularis
DeepLog3
West indian dovesnail
Columbella mercatoria
DeepLog3
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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