Saint Maarten
Third Encounter / The Needle
15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
32Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)
Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
10.5 s
Swell
0.9 m
9.9 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
16.8 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.3 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Forecast Overview
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth15–40 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.
Seasons · water temperature
12-month outlook
Best window
Mar-Nov
Peak month
Sep 29.0°
Jan26.6°
Feb26.2°
Mar26.3°
Apr26.9°
May27.6°
Jun28.0°
Jul28.2°
Aug28.7°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.3°
Dec27.4°
Current: strong
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
pinnacledeepsalt Wateradvanced 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
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog4
Porous coral
Porites astreoides
DeepLog3
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog2
Dusky damselfish
Stegastes adustus
DeepLog2
Harlequin serranid
Serranus tigrinus
DeepLog2
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog2
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog1
Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
DeepLog1
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Cocoa damselfish
Stegastes xanthurus
DeepLog1
Colon goby
Coryphopterus dicrus
DeepLog1
Flying gurnard
Dactylopterus volitans
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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