Mexico

Sleepy Shark Caves

20–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

15Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.8 m

5.1 s

Swell

0.7 m

4.3 s

Current speed

1.3 km/h

flowing toward N

Water temperature

29.6°C

Wind

10.1 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.1 m

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

16:45–16:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

Next 72 hours

16:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

22:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

04:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

10:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

16:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

22:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

04:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

10:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

16:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

22:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

04:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

10:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°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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Dive readiness

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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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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

DeepLog1

Felimida binza

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Foureye butterflyfish

Chaetodon capistratus

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Honeycomb cowfish

Acanthostracion polygonium

DeepLog1

Midnight parrotfish

Scarus coelestinus

DeepLog1

Redbelly

Sparisoma viride

DeepLog1

Reticulate seafan

Gorgonia ventalina

DeepLog1

Sea ginger

Millepora alcicornis

DeepLog1

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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