Hillsboro Ledge

United States

Hillsboro Ledge

15–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal90/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.2 m
6.7 s
Current speed
2.0 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
31.4°C
Wind
5.1 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
12:1512:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
Catalog depth15–25 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Aug 29.7°

Jan24.6°
Feb24.5°
Mar24.8°
Apr25.8°
May27.0°
Jun28.3°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.3°
Oct28.3°
Nov26.8°
Dec25.6°
Current: moderate
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

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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
Bivalve
Tucetona pectinata
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Pusula pediculus
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Dwarf hairy triton
Monoplex vespaceus
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Flamingo tongue
Cyphoma gibbosum
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Tellinella listeri
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Virgin nerite
Vitta virginea
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Pelecanus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations16
Sterna maxima
Nearby OBIS observations9
Nerita tessellata
Nearby OBIS observations5
lionfish
Pterois
Nearby OBIS observations5
Egretta tricolor
Nearby OBIS observations4
Florida manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostris
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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