North Dry Rocks / Minnow Caves

United States

North Dry Rocks / Minnow Caves

15–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
3.9 s
Swell
0.2 m
3.1 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
31.5°C
Wind
9.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.3 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:3019:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.1–0.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.1–0.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
01:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
19:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
01:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

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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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
Crevalle jack
Caranx hippos
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Porkfish
Anisotremus virginicus
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Porous coral
Porites astreoides
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Pot cover
Pomacanthus arcuatus
DeepLog1
Sapphire devil
Azurina cyanea
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Striped parrotfish
Scarus iseri
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Sparisoma aurofrenatum
Nearby OBIS observations16
Ocyurus chrysurus
Nearby OBIS observations14
Thalassoma bifasciatum
Nearby OBIS observations12
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations11
Halichoeres bivittatus
Nearby OBIS observations11
Acanthurus bahianus
Nearby OBIS observations10
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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North Dry Rocks / Minnow Caves photo 5
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