The Crack

Turks and Caicos

The Crack

12–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
1.8 m
10.8 s
Swell
1.8 m
9.1 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.7°C
Wind
4.7 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.3 m
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.7–1.8 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
03:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
09:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
15:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
03:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
09:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
15:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
Catalog depth12–35 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

Nov-May

Peak month

Sep 29.2°

Jan25.5°
Feb25.4°
Mar25.6°
Apr26.3°
May27.2°
Jun28.2°
Jul28.5°
Aug28.9°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.8°
Nov27.5°
Dec26.3°
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 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
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog1
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog1
Sapphire devil
Azurina cyanea
DeepLog1
School mistress
Chaetodon ocellatus
DeepLog1
Southern stingray
Hypanus americanus
DeepLog1
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Sparisoma viride
Nearby OBIS observations9
Haemulon sciurus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Bodianus rufus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Lutjanus apodus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Porites astreoides
Nearby OBIS observations6
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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