Ex-Tortuga

United States

Ex-Tortuga

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.9 m
11.0 s
Swell
1.2 m
9.8 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
21.3°C
Wind
—
Sea level
-0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.9–2.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature20.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.7–2.2 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature20.1°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature20.7°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
06:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
12:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
18:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
00:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
12:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
18:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
06:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.5°C
12:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.7°C
18:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
Catalog depth15–40 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Sep 17.5°

Jan14.0°
Feb13.9°
Mar13.6°
Apr13.2°
May13.7°
Jun14.9°
Jul16.7°
Aug17.2°
Sep17.5°
Oct17.0°
Nov16.0°
Dec14.5°
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
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog8
Northern elephant seal
Mirounga angustirostris
DeepLog4
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations29
Olive Or Yellowtail Rockfish
Sebastes
Nearby OBIS observations15
Eastern Pacific Bonito
Sarda chiliensis
Nearby OBIS observations6
White-Spotted Rose Anemone
Cribrinopsis albopunctata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Gunnels
Pholidae
Nearby OBIS observations5
Pipefish
Syngnathus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Tubesnout
Aulorhynchus flavidus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Black Surfperch
Embiotoca jacksoni
Nearby OBIS observations4
Bocaccio
Sebastes paucispinis
Nearby OBIS observations4
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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