Black Hills

Honduras

Black Hills

12–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
5.6 s
Swell
0.5 m
6.3 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
28.1 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:00–03:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth12–30 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Mar-Oct

Peak month

Sep 29.8°

Jan26.8°
Feb26.8°
Mar27.1°
Apr27.9°
May28.5°
Jun28.9°
Jul28.8°
Aug29.3°
Sep29.8°
Oct29.2°
Nov28.2°
Dec27.3°
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 Waterintermediate 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
Elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
DeepLog2
Nassau grouper
Epinephelus striatus
DeepLog2
Red-bellied dolphin
Stenella longirostris
DeepLog2
Seahorse
Hippocampus reidi
DeepLog2
Atlantic spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
DeepLog1
Black triggerfish
Melichthys niger
DeepLog1
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Caribbean neon goby
Elacatinus lobeli
DeepLog1
Dog snapper
Lutjanus jocu
DeepLog1
Ocean triggerfish
Canthidermis sufflamen
DeepLog1
Orangespotted Fiiefish
Cantherhines pullus
DeepLog1
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog1
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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