La Francesa

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La Francesa

10–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
48Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.6 m
4.8 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
12.7 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:00–03:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
Catalog depth10–18 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Year-round

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
Southern stingray
Hypanus americanus
DeepLog11
Reticulated sea star
Oreaster reticulatus
DeepLog6
Rosy razorfish
Xyrichtys martinicensis
DeepLog5
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog4
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog3
Bar jack
Caranx ruber
DeepLog3
Black triggerfish
Melichthys niger
DeepLog3
Creole wrasse
Bodianus parrae
DeepLog3
Foureye butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
DeepLog3
Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
DeepLog3
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog3
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog3
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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