Cayman Islands

Richard's Reef

8–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.4 m

5.6 s

Swell

1.0 m

5.6 s

Current speed

1.5 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

29.9°C

Wind

21.8 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.6 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Planning window

06:00–07:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging

Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C

Next 72 hours

00:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

06:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

18:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

00:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

06:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

12:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

18:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

00:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

06:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

12:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

18:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

Catalog depth8–30 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

Sep 29.9°

Jan26.9°

Feb26.6°

Mar26.7°

Apr27.4°

May28.1°

Jun28.7°

Jul29.3°

Aug29.8°

Sep29.9°

Oct29.3°

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

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

Caribbean reef octopus

Octopus briareus

DeepLog1

Magpie shell

Cittarium pica

DeepLog1

Virgin nerite

Vitta virginea

DeepLog1

Agaricia

Nearby OBIS observations14

Orbicella faveolata

Nearby OBIS observations13

Orbicella annularis

Nearby OBIS observations10

Acanthurus coeruleus

Nearby OBIS observations9

Scarus taeniopterus

Nearby OBIS observations8

Diploria labyrinthiformis

Nearby OBIS observations7

Scarus iseri

Nearby OBIS observations7

Sparisoma viride

Nearby OBIS observations7

Orbicella franksi

Nearby OBIS observations6

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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