Cayman Islands

Frank's Reef (Smith Cove)

5–20 mMax Depth

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22Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal61/100

Waves

1.2 m

6.1 s

Swell

1.1 m

5.3 s

Current speed

3.0 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

29.4°C

Wind

22.2 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.3 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 11Challenging

Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed3.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

Mon, Oct 12Challenging

Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed2.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C

Tue, Oct 13Watch

Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C

Wed, Oct 14Watch

Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C

Next 72 hours

03:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 3.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 3.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

15:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 3.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

21:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 3.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

03:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

15:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

21:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

03:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.3°C

09:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

15:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

21:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°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

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: 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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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

Yellowtail damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

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Blackbar soldierfish

Myripristis jacobus

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Bladed fire coral

Millepora complanata

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Brazil reef octopus

Octopus insularis

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Chain moray

Echidna catenata

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Christmas tree worm

Spirobranchus giganteus

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Green moray

Gymnothorax funebris

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Imbricata atlantic hawksbill

Eretmochelys imbricata

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Lettuce slug

Elysia crispata

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Mountainous star coral

Orbicella faveolata

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Pempherid

Pempheris schomburgkii

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Queen conch shell

Aliger gigas

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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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