North Star, Molasses Reef

United States

North Star, Molasses Reef

3–12 mMax Depth
boatEntry
12Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.8 m
6.5 s
Swell
0.9 m
7.5 s
Current speed
2.7 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
30.5 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.8–1.8 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.6–2.0 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
04:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
10:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
16:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
22:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
04:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
10:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
16:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
22:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
04:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
10:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
Catalog depth3–12 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

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 Waterbeginner 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
Rainbow parrotfish
Scarus guacamaia
DeepLog5
Staghorn coral
Acropora cervicornis
DeepLog2
Stony coral
Diploria labyrinthiformis
DeepLog2
Bicolor Damselfish
Stegastes partitus
DeepLog1
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
DeepLog1
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Cubera snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
DeepLog1
Elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
DeepLog1
Jewfish
Epinephelus itajara
DeepLog1
Mangrove gambusia
Gambusia rhizophorae
DeepLog1
Sand diver
Synodus intermedius
DeepLog1
Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
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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