United States

Hens Chicken Reef

12–22 mMax Depth

boatEntry

48Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.2 m

4.8 s

Swell

0.4 m

4.8 s

Current speed

1.2 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

28.8°C

Wind

25.0 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.1 m

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

16:00–17:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.7–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C

Fri, Oct 23Watch

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C

Next 72 hours

11:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

17:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.8°C

23:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

05:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

11:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

17:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

23:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

05:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

11:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

17:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.6°C

23:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

05:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

Catalog depth12–22 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 29.9°

Jan24.0°

Feb24.0°

Mar24.5°

Apr25.7°

May27.0°

Jun28.6°

Jul29.4°

Aug29.9°

Sep29.4°

Oct28.1°

Nov26.3°

Dec25.2°

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

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

Bluestriped grunt

Haemulon sciurus

DeepLog10

Yellowtail snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

DeepLog10

Grey snapper

Lutjanus griseus

DeepLog6

Sergeant-major

Abudefduf saxatilis

DeepLog6

Bluehead

Thalassoma bifasciatum

DeepLog5

Great barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

DeepLog5

Schoolmaster snapper

Lutjanus apodus

DeepLog4

Yellowtail damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

DeepLog4

Brassy chub

Kyphosus vaigiensis

DeepLog3

Redbelly

Sparisoma viride

DeepLog3

Black grouper

Mycteroperca bonaci

DeepLog2

Blue parrotfish

Scarus coeruleus

DeepLog2

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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