Radio Island Rock Jetty

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Radio Island Rock Jetty

10.7–3 mMax Depth
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41Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
6.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
21.4°C
Wind
16.6 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.4 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:00–22:00
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Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature21.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.4–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.0°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature20.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.3–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature20.0°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.3°C
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
Catalog depth10.7–3 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

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 27.6°

Jan17.2°
Feb16.1°
Mar16.8°
Apr18.5°
May21.3°
Jun25.1°
Jul27.1°
Aug27.6°
Sep26.5°
Oct23.6°
Nov20.4°
Dec18.5°
Current: moderate
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

ReefdriftSalt 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
Sea nettle
Chrysaora quinquecirrha
DeepLog3
Sea wasp
Tamoya haplonema
DeepLog3
Channeled whelk
Busycotypus canaliculatus
DeepLog2
Eastern beaded chiton
Chaetopleura apiculata
DeepLog2
Lightning whelk
Sinistrofulgur sinistrum
DeepLog2
One-tooth simnia
Simnialena uniplicata
DeepLog2
Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
DeepLog2
Polychaete
Polyodontes lupinus
DeepLog2
Slipper limpet
Crepidula fornicata
DeepLog2
Atlantic wing shell
Pteria colymbus
DeepLog1
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
DeepLog1
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
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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