Cayman Crossing

Cayman Islands

Cayman Crossing

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
8Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.0 m
6.0 s
Swell
1.0 m
5.4 s
Current speed
2.2 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
30.2°C
Wind
17.9 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.6 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch
Planning window
06:00–07:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
Catalog depth15–40 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

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

salt 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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog2
Foureye butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
DeepLog1
Gastropod
Phidiana lynceus
DeepLog1
Masked Hamlet
Hypoplectrus providencianus
DeepLog1
Red rock urchin
Echinometra lucunter
DeepLog1
Reticulated sea star
Oreaster reticulatus
DeepLog1
Spotted horn-shell
Cerithium litteratum
DeepLog1
Turtle grass anemone
Bunodeopsis globulifera
DeepLog1
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Aplysina fistularis
Nearby OBIS observations6
Porites astreoides
Nearby OBIS observations6
Canthigaster rostrata
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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