Cayman Islands

Turtle Reef

5–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

0.9 m

6.0 s

Swell

0.9 m

5.2 s

Current speed

2.0 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

30.3°C

Wind

16.4 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.5 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellWatch

Current speedWatch

Planning window

20:00–21:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C

Next 72 hours

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 30.3°C

02:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

08:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

14:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

20:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

02:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

08:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

14:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

20:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

02:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

08:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

14:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

Catalog depth5–25 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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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

Lettuce slug

Elysia crispata

DeepLog12

Lion mane aeolid

Pauleo jubatus

DeepLog6

Ornate sap-sucking slug

Elysia ornata

DeepLog5

Sergeant-major

Abudefduf saxatilis

DeepLog5

Christmas tree worm

Spirobranchus giganteus

DeepLog4

Gold-flecked chiton

Tonicia schrammi

DeepLog4

Green moray

Gymnothorax funebris

DeepLog4

Multihued chiton

Ischnochiton erythronotus

DeepLog4

Peacock flounder

Bothus lunatus

DeepLog4

Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

DeepLog4

enter

Mycteroperca tigris

DeepLog3

Foureye butterflyfish

Chaetodon capistratus

DeepLog3

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

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