Barracuda Alley

United States

Barracuda Alley

20–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
33Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.4 m
3.4 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
25.1°C
Wind
20.7 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.3 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:30–02:00
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Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature24.6°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.2°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
Catalog depth20–40 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 28.1°

Jan15.6°
Feb14.9°
Mar15.9°
Apr18.4°
May22.3°
Jun26.0°
Jul27.9°
Aug28.1°
Sep26.9°
Oct23.5°
Nov19.8°
Dec16.9°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 15 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

reefsalt 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
Cabbagehead
Stomolophus meleagris
DeepLog15
Blood ark
Lunarca ovalis
DeepLog14
Common slider
Trachemys scripta
DeepLog7
Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
DeepLog7
Variable coquina
Donax variabilis
DeepLog7
Atlantic stingray
Hypanus sabinus
DeepLog6
Lettered olive
Oliva sayana
DeepLog6
Lined sea star
Luidia clathrata
DeepLog4
Atlantic giant cockle
Dinocardium robustum
DeepLog3
Royal sea star
Astropecten articulatus
DeepLog3
Chione elevata
DeepLog2
Incongruous ark
Anadara brasiliana
DeepLog2
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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