Col. J. E. Sawyer

United States

Col. J. E. Sawyer

20–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
8.2 s
Swell
0.9 m
8.6 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
22.3°C
Wind
18.6 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
13:00–14:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature21.1°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
16:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
Catalog depth20–35 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 28.5°

Jan16.0°
Feb15.3°
Mar16.2°
Apr18.8°
May22.9°
Jun26.5°
Jul28.4°
Aug28.5°
Sep27.1°
Oct23.9°
Nov20.0°
Dec17.6°
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

wrecksalt 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
Red drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
DeepLog6
Rock sea bass
Centropristis philadelphica
DeepLog4
Silver croaker
Bairdiella chrysoura
DeepLog4
Atlantic stingray
Hypanus sabinus
DeepLog3
Common slider
Trachemys scripta
DeepLog3
Northern puffer
Sphoeroides maculatus
DeepLog3
Pigfish
Orthopristis chrysoptera
DeepLog2
Pinfish
Lagodon rhomboides
DeepLog2
Striped burrfish
Chilomycterus schoepfii
DeepLog2
Atlantic croaker
Micropogonias undulatus
DeepLog1
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
DeepLog1
Bonnethead
Sphyrna tiburo
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Col. J. E. Sawyer photo 2
Col. J. E. Sawyer photo 3
Col. J. E. Sawyer photo 4
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