Mexico

Las Cuevas

18.3–42.7 mMax Depth

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27Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

2.1 m

13.0 s

Swell

1.7 m

12.7 s

Current speed

0.9 km/h

flowing toward SE

Water temperature

29.7°C

Wind

4.3 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

1.0 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.9–2.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.6–1.9 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C

Next 72 hours

06:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

12:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

18:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

00:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

06:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

12:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 30.4°C

18:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 30.6°C

00:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

06:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

12:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 30.3°C

18:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 30.5°C

00:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

Catalog depth18.3–42.7 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-Apr

Peak month

Aug 30.4°

Jan28.5°

Feb27.9°

Mar27.5°

Apr27.6°

May28.7°

Jun29.7°

Jul30.3°

Aug30.4°

Sep30.0°

Oct29.6°

Nov29.6°

Dec29.0°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 7.5 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

Giant damselfish

Microspathodon dorsalis

DeepLog5

Banded wrasse

Halichoeres notospilus

DeepLog3

Cortez rainbow wrasse

Thalassoma lucasanum

DeepLog3

Panamic sergeant major

Abudefduf troschelii

DeepLog3

Mexican goatfish

Mulloidichthys dentatus

DeepLog2

Razor surgeonfish

Prionurus laticlavius

DeepLog2

Scissortail damselfish

Azurina atrilobata

DeepLog2

Threebanded butterflyfish

Chaetodon humeralis

DeepLog2

Acapulco major

Stegastes acapulcoensis

DeepLog1

Blacknosed butterflyfish

Johnrandallia nigrirostris

DeepLog1

Bumphead parrotfish

Scarus perrico

DeepLog1

Bunch whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

DeepLog1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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