Maracaibo Reef

North America › Mexico

Maracaibo Reef

25–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
22Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.6 s
Swell
0.5 m
5.1 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
16.3 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
08:30–08:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
Catalog depth25–40 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 29.4°

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

reefsalt Wateradvanced 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
Imbricata atlantic hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
DeepLog3
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog3
Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
DeepLog3
Bad lucks
Hypoplectrus indigo
DeepLog1
Black grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
DeepLog1
Black triggerfish
Melichthys niger
DeepLog1
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
DeepLog1
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
DeepLog1
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog1
Coney
Cephalopholis fulva
DeepLog1
Glasseye
Heteropriacanthus cruentatus
DeepLog1
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
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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