Pa   Portobelo Bay

Panama

Pa Portobelo Bay

3–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
6.7 s
Swell
0.8 m
5.6 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
30.2°C
Wind
2.7 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:45–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
Catalog depth3–15 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

Best window

Jan-Apr

Peak month

Oct 29.0°

Jan27.3°
Feb27.1°
Mar27.2°
Apr27.8°
May28.4°
Jun28.8°
Jul28.4°
Aug28.5°
Sep28.9°
Oct29.0°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.7°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 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
Brazil reef octopus
Octopus insularis
DeepLog1
Bristle worm 113524
Hermodice carunculata
DeepLog1
Massive starlet coral
Siderastrea siderea
DeepLog1
Red beaded anemone
Phymanthus crucifer
DeepLog1
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog1
Spotted drum
Eques punctatus
DeepLog1
Gastropoda
Nearby OBIS observations22
Actiniaria
Nearby OBIS observations21
Bivalvia
Nearby OBIS observations21
Polychaeta
Nearby OBIS observations17
Crustacea
Nearby OBIS observations14
Ophiuroidea
Nearby OBIS observations14
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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