Edisto Forty Reef

United States

Edisto Forty Reef

13.7–13.7 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.4 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
18.7 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-0.9 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:1520:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.4–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
02:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
Catalog depth13.7 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°

Jan16.3°
Feb15.6°
Mar16.4°
Apr19.0°
May23.0°
Jun26.5°
Jul28.4°
Aug28.5°
Sep27.3°
Oct24.2°
Nov20.3°
Dec17.9°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 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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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog3
Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
DeepLog1
Bonaparte's gull
Larus philadelphia
Nearby OBIS observations27
Common loon
Gavia immer
Nearby OBIS observations13
Northern gannet
Morus bassanus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Etropus crossotus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Menticirrhus americanus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Stomolophus meleagris
Nearby OBIS observations6
Achelous gibbesii
Nearby OBIS observations5
Anchoa mitchilli
Nearby OBIS observations5
Black tern
Chlidonias niger
Nearby OBIS observations5
Busycon carica
Nearby OBIS observations5
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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