The Maze

Saint Maarten

The Maze

10–30 mMax Depth
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
6.5 s
Swell
0.3 m
7.0 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
18.9 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.3 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
07:45–07:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
07:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
13:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
19:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
01:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 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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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: moderate
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

salt 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
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog6
Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
DeepLog4
Ballyhoo halfbeak
Hemiramphus brasiliensis
DeepLog3
Red rock urchin
Echinometra lucunter
DeepLog3
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog2
Magnificent feather duster
Sabellastarte magnifica
DeepLog2
Redfin parrotfish
Sparisoma rubripinne
DeepLog2
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog1
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Cuthona iris
DeepLog1
Felimare acriba
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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