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Sugar Beach

3–10 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.6 m

7.3 s

Swell

0.4 m

8.4 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

29.5°C

Wind

12.3 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.3 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

00:30–00:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

Next 72 hours

00:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

06:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

12:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

18:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

00:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

06:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

12:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

18:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

00:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

06:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

12:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

18:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

Catalog depth3–10 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.6°

Feb26.3°

Mar26.3°

Apr26.8°

May27.5°

Jun28.1°

Jul28.2°

Aug28.7°

Sep29.0°

Oct28.9°

Nov28.4°

Dec27.4°

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

Reefshoresalt 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

Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

DeepLog24

Red lionfish

Pterois volitans

DeepLog3

Black mangrove

Avicennia germinans

DeepLog2

White mangrove

Laguncularia racemosa

DeepLog2

Bridled burrfish

Chilomycterus antennatus

DeepLog1

Bristle worm 113524

Hermodice carunculata

DeepLog1

Hound needlefish

Tylosurus crocodilus

DeepLog1

Lettuce slug

Elysia crispata

DeepLog1

Mutton snapper

Lutjanus analis

DeepLog1

Queen conch shell

Aliger gigas

DeepLog1

Ram's horn squid

Spirula spirula

DeepLog1

Redlip blenny

Ophioblennius macclurei

DeepLog1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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