Gordo Banks

Mexico

Gordo Banks

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.8 m
13.4 s
Swell
1.3 m
10.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
31.5°C
Wind
11.2 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.9 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.8–1.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature31.6°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.9–2.8 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.8–2.6 mCurrent speed3.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.6°C
Next 72 hours
09:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
15:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.8°C
21:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
03:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
09:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
15:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
21:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
03:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
09:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
15:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
21:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 3.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
03:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 2.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
Catalog depth15–40 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-Jun

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan23.0°
Feb22.2°
Mar21.7°
Apr21.9°
May23.1°
Jun24.2°
Jul27.0°
Aug28.8°
Sep29.0°
Oct29.0°
Nov27.2°
Dec25.0°
Current: strong
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
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog1
Pandion haliaetus
Nearby OBIS observations18
Pelecanus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations17
Larus californicus
Nearby OBIS observations15
Actitis macularius
Nearby OBIS observations12
Charadrius vociferus
Nearby OBIS observations12
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations7
Pisces
Nearby OBIS observations7
Himantopus mexicanus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Killer whale
Orcinus orca
Nearby OBIS observations6
Anas crecca
Nearby OBIS observations5
Grapsus grapsus
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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