El Tunel

Mexico

El Tunel

8–10 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
6.5 s
Swell
1.0 m
5.3 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
18.9 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.0 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
00:00–01:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
05:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
Catalog depth8–10 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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Nov-Apr

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: moderate
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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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
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog1
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations21
Pelecanus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations16
Abudefduf saxatilis
Nearby OBIS observations10
Arenaria interpres
Nearby OBIS observations10
Pandion haliaetus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Cocos nucifera
Nearby OBIS observations6
Himantopus mexicanus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Chionopsis intapurpurea
Nearby OBIS observations5
Chloroceryle americana
Nearby OBIS observations5
Sterna maxima
Nearby OBIS observations5
Conocarpus erectus
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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