United States

John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park

3–15 mMax Depth

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69Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.2 m

4.8 s

Swell

0.1 m

7.8 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

29.4°C

Wind

26.8 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.1 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

08:00–09:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature28.6°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C

Next 72 hours

22:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

04:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.2°C

10:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

16:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

22:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.0°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

10:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

16:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.6°C

22:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

04:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 28.2°C

10:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 28.2°C

16:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

Catalog depth3–15 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 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

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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

Great barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

DeepLog6

Reticulate seafan

Gorgonia ventalina

DeepLog6

Porkfish

Anisotremus virginicus

DeepLog4

Redbelly

Sparisoma viride

DeepLog4

Southern stingray

Hypanus americanus

DeepLog4

Yellowtail snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

DeepLog4

Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

DeepLog3

Black grouper

Mycteroperca bonaci

DeepLog3

Hogfish

Lachnolaimus maximus

DeepLog3

Pangler

Holacanthus ciliaris

DeepLog3

Scrawled filefish

Aluterus scriptus

DeepLog3

Spotted eagle ray

Aetobatus narinari

DeepLog3

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

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