Tortuga

Dominican Republic

Tortuga

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.7 s
Swell
0.6 m
4.0 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
30.1°C
Wind
12.1 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.6 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:4516:00
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Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Jun

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: 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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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
Spot-fin porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
DeepLog1
Yellowstripe grunt
Brachygenys chrysargyrea
DeepLog1
Grapsus grapsus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Sterna maxima
Nearby OBIS observations9
Coenobita clypeatus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Arenaria interpres morinella
Nearby OBIS observations7
Cocos nucifera
Nearby OBIS observations6
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations6
Pterois volitans
Nearby OBIS observations6
Synodus intermedius
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthopleura granulata
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations5
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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