Mexico

Palancar Caves

10–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

37Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.0 m

6.3 s

Swell

1.0 m

5.2 s

Current speed

1.3 km/h

flowing toward N

Water temperature

29.9°C

Wind

7.0 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

0.2 m

WavesWatch

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Planning window

16:00–17:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C

Next 72 hours

23:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

05:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

11:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

17:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

23:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

05:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

11:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

17:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

23:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

05:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

11:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

17:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

Catalog depth10–25 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Sep 29.4°

Jan26.7°

Feb26.5°

Mar26.6°

Apr27.2°

May28.0°

Jun28.6°

Jul28.9°

Aug29.3°

Sep29.4°

Oct29.0°

Nov28.1°

Dec27.3°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 30 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

Nurse shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

DeepLog5

Brassy chub

Kyphosus vaigiensis

DeepLog3

Conger moray

Gymnothorax miliaris

DeepLog3

Honeycomb cowfish

Acanthostracion polygonium

DeepLog3

Redbelly

Sparisoma viride

DeepLog3

Reticulated sea star

Oreaster reticulatus

DeepLog3

Bar jack

Caranx ruber

DeepLog2

Puddingwife

Halichoeres radiatus

DeepLog2

Southern stingray

Hypanus americanus

DeepLog2

Spinyhead blenny

Acanthemblemaria spinosa

DeepLog2

Spotted scorpionfish

Scorpaena plumieri

DeepLog2

Yellowhead jawfish

Opistognathus aurifrons

DeepLog2

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

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