Ft. Wetherill

United States

Ft. Wetherill

5–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
18Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
8.8 s
Swell
1.3 m
7.4 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
15.9°C
Wind
13.5 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.5 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
17:00–18:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.9°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.2–1.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.9°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.2–1.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.8–1.5 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
05:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
11:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
17:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°C
11:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°C
05:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°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

Best window

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 20.7°

Jan6.0°
Feb4.1°
Mar4.2°
Apr6.6°
May10.8°
Jun15.6°
Jul19.7°
Aug20.7°
Sep19.2°
Oct16.3°
Nov12.6°
Dec9.2°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 8 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

shorereefsalt 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
Sea angel
Clione limacina
DeepLog26
Tima formosa
DeepLog13
Pink helmet
Aglantha digitale
DeepLog7
Winter squid
Doryteuthis pealeii
DeepLog3
Bloodworm
Glycera dibranchiata
DeepLog2
Bushy-backed nudibranch
Dendronotus frondosus
DeepLog2
Cyanea fulva
DeepLog2
Alewife
Alosa pseudoharengus
DeepLog1
Atlantic mackerel
Scomber scombrus
DeepLog1
Hydrozoan
Hybocodon prolifer
DeepLog1
Northern kingfish
Menticirrhus saxatilis
DeepLog1
Pink-mouth hydroid
Ectopleura crocea
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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