Black Hole

Cayman Islands

Black Hole

20–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
13Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.6 m
5.7 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
24.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:00–23:00
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Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
Catalog depth20–40 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

Year-round

Peak month

Sep 29.9°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.7°
Apr27.4°
May28.1°
Jun28.7°
Jul29.3°
Aug29.8°
Sep29.9°
Oct29.3°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 30 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

salt Wateradvanced 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
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
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Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
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Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
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French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
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Harlequin serranid
Serranus tigrinus
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Mutton snapper
Lutjanus analis
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Saddled blenny
Malacoctenus triangulatus
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Scrawled filefish
Aluterus scriptus
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Slippery dick
Halichoeres bivittatus
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Southern stingray
Hypanus americanus
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Spanish hogfish
Bodianus rufus
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Star horseshoe worm
Pomatostegus stellatus
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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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