Sleepy Shark Caves

Mexico

Sleepy Shark Caves

20–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
15Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
5.0 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.3 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
30.7°C
Wind
7.7 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:1519:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.8°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
01:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
07:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
13:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
Catalog depth20–30 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Sep

Peak month

Sep 29.2°

Jan26.5°
Feb26.4°
Mar26.4°
Apr27.0°
May27.8°
Jun28.4°
Jul28.7°
Aug29.1°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.8°
Nov28.0°
Dec27.1°
Current: moderate
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

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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
Elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
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Black grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
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Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
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Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
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Felimida binza
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Foureye butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
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Honeycomb cowfish
Acanthostracion polygonium
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Midnight parrotfish
Scarus coelestinus
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Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
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Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
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Sea ginger
Millepora alcicornis
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Striped parrotfish
Scarus iseri
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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