Charlie's Shool

Saint Maarten

Charlie's Shool

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
9.3 s
Swell
0.4 m
12.6 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
13.5 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
03:15–03:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

Sep 28.8°

Jan26.4°
Feb26.1°
Mar26.1°
Apr26.7°
May27.4°
Jun27.9°
Jul28.1°
Aug28.5°
Sep28.8°
Oct28.8°
Nov28.2°
Dec27.3°
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
Felimare fregona
DeepLog4
Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
DeepLog2
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog2
Sun anemone
Stichodactyla helianthus
DeepLog2
White grunt
Haemulon plumierii
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Beaded sea cucumber
Euapta lappa
DeepLog1
Black sea rod
Plexaura homomalla
DeepLog1
Caribbean reef octopus
Octopus briareus
DeepLog1
Chrysaora lactea
DeepLog1
Felimida binza
DeepLog1
Glasseye
Heteropriacanthus cruentatus
DeepLog1
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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