Sturges Bank

Honduras

Sturges Bank

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
4.8 s
Swell
0.7 m
3.9 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
28.0 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:00–03:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
07:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°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

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: moderate
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

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
Carribean star coral
Orbicella annularis
DeepLog1
Whale Shark
Rhincodon typus
Nearby OBIS observations31
lionfish
Pterois
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acropora palmata
Nearby OBIS observations4
Bodianus parrae
Nearby OBIS observations4
Cassis madagascariensis
Nearby OBIS observations4
Chaetodon ocellatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Equetus punctatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Gymnothorax funebris
Nearby OBIS observations4
Pomacanthus paru
Nearby OBIS observations4
Sparisoma viride
Nearby OBIS observations4
Thalassia testudinum
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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