Manchones Grande

Mexico

Manchones Grande

8–12 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
6.2 s
Swell
1.0 m
5.1 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
8.4 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:00–00:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.9–1.4 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
09:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
Catalog depth8–12 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
Rough toothed dolphin
Steno bredanensis
DeepLog7
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog3
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog3
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog2
Elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
DeepLog2
Imbricata atlantic hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
DeepLog2
Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
DeepLog2
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog1
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Bladed fire coral
Millepora complanata
DeepLog1
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
DeepLog1
Grey triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
DeepLog1
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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