Whale Shark Point

Mexico

Whale Shark Point

5–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal42/100
Waves
1.8 m
7.3 s
Swell
1.7 m
6.0 s
Current speed
3.2 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
19.8 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedChallenging

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.6–1.9 mCurrent speed3.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Wed, Oct 21Challenging
Waves1.1–1.9 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 3.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
07:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
13:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
19:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
01:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
07:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
13:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
19:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth5–15 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

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Peak month

Aug 29.2°

Jan26.6°
Feb26.4°
Mar26.4°
Apr27.0°
May27.8°
Jun28.4°
Jul28.8°
Aug29.2°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.8°
Nov27.9°
Dec27.1°
Current: mild
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 Waterbeginner 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
Whale shark
Rhincodon typus
DeepLog2
Shortfin mako shark
Isurus oxyrinchus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Centropristis ocyurus
Nearby OBIS observations2
Distichopora foliacea
Nearby OBIS observations2
Eretmochelys imbricata
Nearby OBIS observations2
Porifera
Nearby OBIS observations2
Pseudorca crassidens
Nearby OBIS observations2
Trachinocephalus myops
Nearby OBIS observations2
Acanthurus bahianus
Nearby OBIS observations1
Acropora palmata
Nearby OBIS observations1
Albula vulpes
Nearby OBIS observations1
Antipathes lenta
Nearby OBIS observations1
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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