Black Rock Reef

Cayman Islands

Black Rock Reef

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.3 m
5.2 s
Swell
0.8 m
5.3 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
36.4 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.6 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Wed, Oct 14Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Thu, Oct 15Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
10:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
16:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
Catalog depth10–30 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

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Year-round

Peak month

Aug 29.7°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.7°
Apr27.3°
May28.1°
Jun28.6°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.7°
Oct29.2°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.6°
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

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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
Mutton snapper
Lutjanus analis
DeepLog1
Pseudodiploria strigosa
Nearby OBIS observations16
Orbicella annularis
Nearby OBIS observations14
Porites astreoides
Nearby OBIS observations14
Siderastrea siderea
Nearby OBIS observations11
Scarus iseri
Nearby OBIS observations10
Acropora palmata
Nearby OBIS observations8
Agaricia
Nearby OBIS observations8
Scarus taeniopterus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Acropora cervicornis
Nearby OBIS observations7
Orbicella faveolata
Nearby OBIS observations7
Sparisoma aurofrenatum
Nearby OBIS observations7
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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