Palancar Gardens

Mexico

Palancar Gardens

10–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
6.2 s
Swell
1.2 m
5.3 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
9.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:00–11:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 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 speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
Catalog depth10–20 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

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: 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
Redtail parrotfish
Sparisoma chrysopterum
DeepLog1
Condylactis gigantea
Nearby OBIS observations8
Holacanthus ciliaris
Nearby OBIS observations8
Thalassoma bifasciatum
Nearby OBIS observations7
Cantherhines macrocerus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Haemulon sciurus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Pomacanthus paru
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Canthidermis sufflamen
Nearby OBIS observations5
Cephalopholis cruentata
Nearby OBIS observations5
Haemulon flavolineatum
Nearby OBIS observations5
Lactophrys triqueter
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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