Wahoo Reef

Cayman Islands

Wahoo Reef

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
38Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.2 s
Swell
0.5 m
5.3 s
Current speed
2.0 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
16.0 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
06:45–06:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
18:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
00:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
06:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
00:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°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

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: moderate
Typical visibility: 30 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
Turtle grass anemone
Bunodeopsis globulifera
DeepLog8
Virgin nerite
Vitta virginea
DeepLog5
Spotted horn-shell
Cerithium litteratum
DeepLog3
Bleeding tooth
Nerita peloronta
DeepLog2
Turtle-grass
Thalassia testudinum
DeepLog2
Western dondice
Dondice occidentalis
DeepLog2
Banded tube-dwelling anemone
Isarachnanthus nocturnus
DeepLog1
Blackbar soldierfish
Myripristis jacobus
DeepLog1
Blackcap basslet
Gramma melacara
DeepLog1
Black mangrove
Avicennia germinans
DeepLog1
Black triggerfish
Melichthys niger
DeepLog1
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
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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