East Flower Garden Banks

United States

East Flower Garden Banks

19.8–24.4 mMax Depth
boatEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Model conditions signal52/100
Waves
2.0 m
6.8 s
Swell
1.8 m
6.3 s
Current speed
1.8 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
27.6°C
Wind
32.1 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.0 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedWatch
Planning window
20:00–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.0–2.1 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–2.0 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.5°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
04:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
10:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
Catalog depth19.8–24.4 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°

Jan21.5°
Feb20.9°
Mar21.3°
Apr22.6°
May25.3°
Jun28.2°
Jul29.5°
Aug29.8°
Sep29.1°
Oct27.4°
Nov25.1°
Dec23.0°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 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

deepsalt 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
Spotted moray
Gymnothorax moringa
DeepLog3
Symmetrical brain coral
Pseudodiploria strigosa
DeepLog3
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog2
Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
DeepLog2
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog2
Reef butterflyfish
Chaetodon sedentarius
DeepLog2
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog1
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Brain coral
Pseudodiploria clivosa
DeepLog1
Creole-fish
Paranthias furcifer
DeepLog1
Dog snapper
Lutjanus jocu
DeepLog1
Graysby
Cephalopholis cruentata
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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