Garden Reef

Mexico

Garden Reef

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.6 s
Swell
0.8 m
4.5 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
13.8 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.1 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:15–02:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves1.0–1.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
Catalog depth5–20 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

May-Sep

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

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
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog2
Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
DeepLog1
Corrugate jewelbox
Chama congregata
DeepLog1
Green-base tegula
Tegula excavata
DeepLog1
Lima caribaea
DeepLog1
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog1
Red-brown ark
Barbatia cancellaria
DeepLog1
Tiger lucine
Codakia orbicularis
DeepLog1
Vasula deltoidea
DeepLog1
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations16
Pelecanus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations15
Pandion haliaetus
Nearby OBIS observations9
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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