Elephant Rock

Mexico

Elephant Rock

16.8–22.9 mMax Depth
boatEntry
53Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
12.3 s
Swell
1.3 m
10.8 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
30.2°C
Wind
8.8 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.6 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.4–1.4 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
18:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
00:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth16.8–22.9 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

Best window

Nov-May

Peak month

Aug 30.0°

Jan27.3°
Feb26.2°
Mar25.4°
Apr25.2°
May26.6°
Jun28.4°
Jul29.8°
Aug30.0°
Sep29.6°
Oct29.5°
Nov28.8°
Dec28.0°
Current: moderate
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 Waterbeginner 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
Spirobranchus incrassatus
DeepLog10
Chiton albolineatus
DeepLog8
Jewel moray
Muraena lentiginosa
DeepLog5
Barspot cardinalfish
Apogon retrosella
DeepLog3
Feather duster worm
Sabellastarte spectabilis
DeepLog3
Guineafowl puffer
Arothron meleagris
DeepLog3
Moray
Echidna nocturna
DeepLog3
Panamic frillfin
Bathygobius ramosus
DeepLog3
Redlight goby
Coryphopterus urospilus
DeepLog3
Slate pencil urchin
Eucidaris thouarsii
DeepLog3
Stenoplax limaciformis
DeepLog3
Yellow snapper
Lutjanus argentiventris
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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