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)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
4.7 s
Swell
0.5 m
3.6 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
28.8°C
Wind
8.0 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-0.7 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:4521:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.1°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°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

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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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