Paradise Reef

Cayman Islands

Paradise Reef

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.9 s
Swell
0.6 m
4.8 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
15.3 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:15–23:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
23:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
23:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
17:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°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
Glasseye
Heteropriacanthus cruentatus
DeepLog2
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog1
Ocean triggerfish
Canthidermis sufflamen
DeepLog1
Queen conch shell
Aliger gigas
DeepLog1
Red rock urchin
Echinometra lucunter
DeepLog1
Scrawled cowfish
Acanthostracion quadricornis
DeepLog1
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog1
Spot-fin porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
DeepLog1
Porites astreoides
Nearby OBIS observations6
Chaetodon capistratus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Malacoctenus triangulatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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