Mexico

Palancar Horseshoe

10–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal90/100

Waves

0.4 m

5.2 s

Swell

0.2 m

4.8 s

Current speed

2.2 km/h

flowing toward N

Water temperature

29.8°C

Wind

12.2 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

0.2 m

falling

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedWatch

Planning window

20:15–20:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

Fri, Oct 23Calm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

Next 72 hours

20:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

02:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

08:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

14:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

20:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

02:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

08:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

14:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

20:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

02:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

08:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

14:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

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: moderate

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 Waterintermediate 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

Bluehead

Thalassoma bifasciatum

DeepLog2

Yellow fin mojarra

Gerres cinereus

DeepLog1

Urobatis jamaicensis

Nearby OBIS observations10

Condylactis gigantea

Nearby OBIS observations9

Pomacanthus paru

Nearby OBIS observations9

Abudefduf saxatilis

Nearby OBIS observations7

Diadema antillarum

Nearby OBIS observations5

Holacanthus ciliaris

Nearby OBIS observations5

Microspathodon chrysurus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Acanthurus tractus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Arenaria interpres

Nearby OBIS observations4

Cantherhines macrocerus

Nearby OBIS observations4

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

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