Back Beach

United States

Back Beach

4.6–9.1 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
7.9 s
Swell
0.2 m
6.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
14.4°C
Wind
9.0 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-1.6 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:30–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature14.4°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.3–0.9 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature14.3°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature14.0°C
Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.2–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.7°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.4°C
03:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
21:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
Catalog depth4.6–9.1 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 18.6°

Jan5.5°
Feb4.1°
Mar3.8°
Apr5.6°
May9.6°
Jun14.2°
Jul17.8°
Aug18.6°
Sep16.9°
Oct13.3°
Nov9.9°
Dec7.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 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

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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
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
DeepLog1
Surfclam
Spisula solidissima
DeepLog1
Windowpane flounder
Scophthalmus aquosus
DeepLog1
Histrionicus histrionicus
Nearby OBIS observations16
Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Nearby OBIS observations12
Larus smithsonianus
Nearby OBIS observations12
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Proteobacteria
Nearby OBIS observations9
Somateria mollissima
Nearby OBIS observations9
Melanitta americana
Nearby OBIS observations8
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Long Clawed Hermit Crab
Pagurus longicarpus
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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