Chitales

Mexico

Chitales

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
29Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
5.3 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.5 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
31.0°C
Wind
11.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
13:3013:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.5°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
07:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
Catalog depth8–25 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

Nov-May

Peak month

Sep 29.2°

Jan26.5°
Feb26.4°
Mar26.4°
Apr27.0°
May27.8°
Jun28.4°
Jul28.7°
Aug29.1°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.8°
Nov28.0°
Dec27.1°
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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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog4
Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
DeepLog4
Longspine starsnail
Lithopoma phoebium
DeepLog2
Magpie shell
Cittarium pica
DeepLog2
Red rock urchin
Echinometra lucunter
DeepLog2
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog2
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog2
Blue runner
Caranx crysos
DeepLog1
Brain coral
Pseudodiploria clivosa
DeepLog1
Dusky damselfish
Stegastes adustus
DeepLog1
Elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
DeepLog1
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
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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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Chitales photo 4
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