Omega Reef

Cayman Islands

Omega Reef

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
16Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.7 m
6.0 s
Swell
0.7 m
5.0 s
Current speed
1.7 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
30.2°C
Wind
11.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.6 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
14:30–14:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°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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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

reefsalt 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
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog2
Mutton snapper
Lutjanus analis
DeepLog2
Bar jack
Caranx ruber
DeepLog1
Black planaxis
Supplanaxis nucleus
DeepLog1
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Caribbean anemone
Condylactis gigantea
DeepLog1
Flamingo tongue
Cyphoma gibbosum
DeepLog1
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog1
Miss darlington
Holocentrus rufus
DeepLog1
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog1
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog1
Red rock urchin
Echinometra lucunter
DeepLog1
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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