Panama

Parchecito

12–20 mMax Depth

boatEntry

29Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

0.9 m

7.5 s

Swell

0.9 m

6.3 s

Current speed

1.9 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

29.8°C

Wind

6.2 km/h

→ S

Sea level

0.1 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellWatch

Current speedWatch

Planning window

07:00–08:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Wed, Oct 14Watch

Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C

Thu, Oct 15Watch

Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C

Fri, Oct 16Watch

Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

08:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

14:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 2.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

20:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 2.3 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

02:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

08:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

14:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 30.4°C

20:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 30.3°C

02:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

08:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

14:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 30.7°C

20:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.5°C

Catalog depth12–20 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

Dec-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: 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

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

French grunt

Haemulon flavolineatum

DeepLog4

Yellowtail damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

DeepLog4

Bluehead

Thalassoma bifasciatum

DeepLog3

Blue tang surgeonfish

Acanthurus coeruleus

DeepLog2

Foureye butterflyfish

Chaetodon capistratus

DeepLog2

Millepora squarrosa

DeepLog2

Redfin parrotfish

Sparisoma rubripinne

DeepLog2

Reticulated sea star

Oreaster reticulatus

DeepLog2

Spotted drum

Eques punctatus

DeepLog2

Striped parrotfish

Scarus iseri

DeepLog2

Beaugregory

Stegastes leucostictus

DeepLog1

Black urchin

Diadema antillarum

DeepLog1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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