United States

Benwood Wreck

8–14 mMax Depth

boatEntry

88Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.5 m

3.7 s

Swell

0.5 m

3.5 s

Current speed

0.8 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

29.9°C

Wind

24.5 km/h

→ E

Sea level

-0.0 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

02:45–02:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch

Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C

Sat, Oct 17Calm

Waves0.2–0.5 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.3–1.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.6–1.7 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

08:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

14:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

20:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

02:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

08:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

14:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

20:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

02:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

08:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

14:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

20:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

Catalog depth8–14 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 29.9°

Jan24.0°

Feb24.0°

Mar24.5°

Apr25.7°

May27.0°

Jun28.6°

Jul29.4°

Aug29.9°

Sep29.4°

Oct28.1°

Nov26.3°

Dec25.2°

Current: mild

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

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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

Porkfish

Anisotremus virginicus

DeepLog6

Smooth trunkfish

Lactophrys triqueter

DeepLog6

Stony coral

Montastraea cavernosa

DeepLog5

Yellowtail damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

DeepLog5

Blue tang surgeonfish

Acanthurus coeruleus

DeepLog4

Hogfish

Lachnolaimus maximus

DeepLog4

Redbelly

Sparisoma viride

DeepLog4

Sea ginger

Millepora alcicornis

DeepLog4

Southern stingray

Hypanus americanus

DeepLog4

Striped parrotfish

Scarus iseri

DeepLog4

American crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

DeepLog3

Atlantic green turtle

Chelonia mydas

DeepLog3

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

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