Frank's Reef (Smith Cove)

Cayman Islands

Frank's Reef (Smith Cove)

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
22Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
0.8 m
6.0 s
Swell
0.8 m
5.3 s
Current speed
1.9 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
31.3°C
Wind
16.2 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
21:0022:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature31.3°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
Next 72 hours
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
23:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°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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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: 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
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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Photos

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