Santa Maria

Mexico

Santa Maria

12–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
54Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
2.0 m
11.5 s
Swell
1.6 m
8.5 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
31.3°C
Wind
6.0 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.9 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature31.3°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
19:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
01:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
07:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
13:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
19:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
01:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
07:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
13:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
19:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.8°C
01:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
07:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
Catalog depth12–30 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

Oct-May

Peak month

Sep 28.7°

Jan23.1°
Feb22.1°
Mar21.5°
Apr21.3°
May22.2°
Jun23.2°
Jul26.4°
Aug28.4°
Sep28.7°
Oct28.7°
Nov27.0°
Dec25.0°
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

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog38
Guineafowl puffer
Arothron meleagris
DeepLog18
Longspined porcupinefish
Diodon holocanthus
DeepLog7
Panamic sergeant major
Abudefduf troschelii
DeepLog5
Bumphead parrotfish
Scarus perrico
DeepLog4
Cortez rainbow wrasse
Thalassoma lucasanum
DeepLog4
Giant hawkfish
Cirrhitus rivulatus
DeepLog4
King angelfish
Holacanthus passer
DeepLog4
Razor surgeonfish
Prionurus laticlavius
DeepLog4
Beaubrummel
Stegastes flavilatus
DeepLog3
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog3
Pacific burrfish
Chilomycterus reticulatus
DeepLog3
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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