Ponquogue Bridge

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Ponquogue Bridge

5–2 mMax Depth
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74Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.2 m
9.6 s
Swell
2.1 m
8.4 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
16.6°C
Wind
22.6 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.8–2.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.9–2.6 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–2.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
09:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
15:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
21:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
03:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
09:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
15:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
21:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
03:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
09:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
15:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
Catalog depth5–2 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

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Peak month

Aug 22.2°

Jan6.7°
Feb4.8°
Mar4.8°
Apr7.1°
May11.4°
Jun16.8°
Jul21.3°
Aug22.2°
Sep20.5°
Oct17.0°
Nov13.2°
Dec9.8°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 7.5 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

DriftSalt 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
Cunner
Tautogolabrus adspersus
DeepLog10
Northern pipefish
Syngnathus fuscus
DeepLog10
Summer flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
DeepLog7
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog6
Striped killifish
Fundulus majalis
DeepLog6
Striped searobin
Prionotus evolans
DeepLog6
Black seabass
Centropristis striata
DeepLog4
Clearnose skate
Rostroraja eglanteria
DeepLog4
Scamp
Mycteroperca phenax
DeepLog4
School mistress
Chaetodon ocellatus
DeepLog4
Short bigeye
Pristigenys alta
DeepLog4
Starfish (sea star)
Asterias forbesi
DeepLog4
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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