Fish Bowl

Saint Maarten

Fish Bowl

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
9.6 s
Swell
0.4 m
11.3 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
12.5 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:15–06:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 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
06:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth10–30 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-Aug

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 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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog2
Elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
DeepLog1
Glossy dove-shell
Nitidella nitida
DeepLog1
Queen triggerfish
Balistes vetula
DeepLog1
Sand goby
Coryphopterus tortugae
DeepLog1
Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
DeepLog1
Brown booby
Sula leucogaster
Nearby OBIS observations40
Magnificent frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Nearby OBIS observations39
Pseudodiploria strigosa
Nearby OBIS observations4
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Nerita tessellata
Nearby OBIS observations3
Sparisoma aurofrenatum
Nearby OBIS observations3
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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