Central America › Mexico › Yucatán Peninsula

Barracuda

8–15 mMax Depth

boatEntry

25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal90/100

Waves

0.4 m

4.8 s

Swell

0.2 m

4.8 s

Current speed

1.8 km/h

flowing toward N

Water temperature

29.6°C

Wind

14.5 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

0.1 m

falling

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedWatch

Planning window

21:00–22:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

TomorrowCalm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

Fri, Oct 23Calm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

03:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

09:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

15:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

21:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

03:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

09:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

15:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

21:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

03:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

09:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

15:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

Catalog depth8–15 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Sep 29.4°

Jan26.7°

Feb26.5°

Mar26.6°

Apr27.2°

May28.0°

Jun28.6°

Jul28.9°

Aug29.3°

Sep29.4°

Oct29.0°

Nov28.1°

Dec27.3°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 20 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

Bluehead

Thalassoma bifasciatum

DeepLog5

Blue tang surgeonfish

Acanthurus coeruleus

DeepLog4

Grey snapper

Lutjanus griseus

DeepLog4

Nurse shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

DeepLog3

Chupare stingray

Styracura schmardae

DeepLog2

French grunt

Haemulon flavolineatum

DeepLog2

Pangler

Holacanthus ciliaris

DeepLog2

Ringtail

Acanthurus tractus

DeepLog2

Schoolmaster snapper

Lutjanus apodus

DeepLog2

Sergeant-major

Abudefduf saxatilis

DeepLog2

Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

DeepLog2

West indian fuzzy chiton

Acanthopleura granulata

DeepLog2

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

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