West Bay

Honduras

West Bay

5–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.1 m
6.0 s
Current speed
1.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
37.2 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
07:0008:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–1.3 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–1.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
12:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
Catalog depth5–20 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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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: 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
Bladed fire coral
Millepora complanata
DeepLog1
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog1
Trunkfish
Lactophrys bicaudalis
DeepLog1
Abudefduf saxatilis
Nearby OBIS observations9
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Sparisoma viride
Nearby OBIS observations8
Microspathodon chrysurus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Scarus iseri
Nearby OBIS observations7
Holacanthus ciliaris
Nearby OBIS observations6
Panulirus argus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Thalassoma bifasciatum
Nearby OBIS observations6
Aluterus scriptus
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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