Cross Current Barge Reef

United States

Cross Current Barge Reef

15–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
50Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
3.1 m
9.9 s
Swell
2.8 m
9.3 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
29.0°C
Wind
26.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.7–3.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.9–2.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 3.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
16:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
22:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
04:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
10:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
16:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
22:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
04:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
10:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
22:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
Catalog depth15–35 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 29.5°

Jan25.0°
Feb24.9°
Mar25.1°
Apr25.9°
May27.0°
Jun28.2°
Jul29.1°
Aug29.5°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.4°
Nov27.1°
Dec26.0°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 25 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

reefdriftsalt 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
Portuguese man o'war
Physalia physalis
DeepLog4
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog3
Sand drum
Umbrina coroides
DeepLog3
Blue runner
Caranx crysos
DeepLog2
Brain coral
Pseudodiploria clivosa
DeepLog2
Midnight parrotfish
Scarus coelestinus
DeepLog2
Puddingwife
Halichoeres radiatus
DeepLog2
Queen parrotfish
Scarus vetula
DeepLog2
Spectral bittersweet
Glycymeris spectralis
DeepLog2
Yellowtail damselfish
Microspathodon chrysurus
DeepLog2
Atlantic guitarfish
Pseudobatos lentiginosus
DeepLog1
Atlantic kittenpaw
Plicatula gibbosa
DeepLog1
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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