Cerro Gordo Vega Alta

Puerto Rico

Cerro Gordo Vega Alta

5–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
10Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
8.7 s
Swell
0.4 m
9.5 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
3.9 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:30–06:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
Catalog depth5–20 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Sep 28.9°

Jan26.5°
Feb26.1°
Mar26.1°
Apr26.6°
May27.2°
Jun27.9°
Jul28.2°
Aug28.6°
Sep28.9°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.3°
Dec27.3°
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 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
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Great pompano
Trachinotus goodei
DeepLog1
Magpie shell
Cittarium pica
DeepLog1
Peacock flounder
Bothus lunatus
DeepLog1
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog1
Slippery dick
Halichoeres bivittatus
DeepLog1
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
DeepLog1
Yellow goatfish
Mulloidichthys martinicus
DeepLog1
Cocos nucifera
Nearby OBIS observations9
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations7
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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