Dry Tortugas National Park

United States

Dry Tortugas National Park

5–20 mMax Depth
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70Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.7 m
5.6 s
Swell
0.9 m
6.0 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
44.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.1 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.4–1.7 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.2–1.6 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.8–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.6°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
07:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
13:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
19:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
01:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
07:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
13:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
19:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
01:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
07:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
Catalog depth5–20 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

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Peak month

Aug 29.8°

Jan23.3°
Feb23.0°
Mar23.7°
Apr24.9°
May26.4°
Jun28.2°
Jul29.3°
Aug29.8°
Sep29.4°
Oct28.1°
Nov26.2°
Dec24.6°
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

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
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
DeepLog9
Brain coral
Pseudodiploria clivosa
DeepLog8
Bermuda sea chub
Kyphosus sectatrix
DeepLog7
Caribbean anemone
Condylactis gigantea
DeepLog6
Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
DeepLog6
Grey snapper
Lutjanus griseus
DeepLog6
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog6
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
DeepLog5
Neon goby
Elacatinus oceanops
DeepLog5
School mistress
Chaetodon ocellatus
DeepLog5
Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
DeepLog5
Beaugregory
Stegastes leucostictus
DeepLog4
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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