Melissa's Reef

Honduras

Melissa's Reef

8–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
63Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
5.8 s
Swell
0.5 m
7.2 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
24.0 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
03:00–04:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth8–20 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-Sep

Peak month

Sep 29.6°

Jan26.8°
Feb26.7°
Mar27.0°
Apr27.7°
May28.3°
Jun28.8°
Jul28.7°
Aug29.2°
Sep29.6°
Oct29.1°
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 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
Creole wrasse
Bodianus parrae
DeepLog7
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog6
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog3
Miss darlington
Holocentrus rufus
DeepLog3
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog3
Sapphire devil
Azurina cyanea
DeepLog3
Striped parrotfish
Scarus iseri
DeepLog3
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog2
Bad lucks
Hypoplectrus indigo
DeepLog2
Bar jack
Caranx ruber
DeepLog2
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
DeepLog2
Boga
Haemulon vittatum
DeepLog2
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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