Cabo Douglas

Ecuador

Cabo Douglas

5–30 mMax Depth
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2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.0 m
11.6 s
Swell
1.6 m
12.0 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
28.4°C
Wind
19.1 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.9 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves2.0–2.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves2.0–2.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.1–2.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C
TodayChallenging
Waves2.0–2.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
02:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
08:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
14:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
20:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
02:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
08:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
14:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
20:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
02:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
08:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
14:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
Catalog depth5–30 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-Dec

Peak month

Mar 25.8°

Jan23.7°
Feb25.4°
Mar25.8°
Apr25.0°
May23.8°
Jun22.5°
Jul21.4°
Aug20.7°
Sep20.7°
Oct21.2°
Nov21.6°
Dec22.2°
Current: strong
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

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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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog2
Sea bass
Mycteroperca olfax
DeepLog1
Isostichopus fuscus
Nearby OBIS observations16
Halichoeres dispilus
Nearby OBIS observations12
Bodianus diplotaenia
Nearby OBIS observations10
Plagiotremus azaleus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Anisotremus scapularis
Nearby OBIS observations8
Nidorellia armata
Nearby OBIS observations7
Bodianus eclancheri
Nearby OBIS observations6
Ophioblennius steindachneri
Nearby OBIS observations6
Octopus oculifer
Nearby OBIS observations5
Phataria unifascialis
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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