Punta Benado

Mexico

Punta Benado

22–32 mMax Depth
boatEntry
60Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal90/100
Waves
0.5 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.4 m
5.2 s
Current speed
1.9 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.7°C
Wind
7.8 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
21:45–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Thu, Oct 22Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
03:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth22–32 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: 20 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
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog11
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog10
Southern stingray
Hypanus americanus
DeepLog6
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog5
Imbricata atlantic hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
DeepLog4
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog3
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog3
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog2
Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
DeepLog2
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog2
Blue runner
Caranx crysos
DeepLog2
Boulder brain coral
Colpophyllia natans
DeepLog2
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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