Palm Island Ferry

United States

Palm Island Ferry

16.5–18.3 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.1 m
4.0 s
Swell
0.1 m
5.1 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
31.6°C
Wind
3.4 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.5 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
12:1512:00
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Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.1–0.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature31.7°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.6°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.1–0.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature31.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.1–0.1 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
18:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.8°C
00:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.9°C
00:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
Catalog depth16.5–18.3 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

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Peak month

Aug 30.0°

Jan19.6°
Feb19.2°
Mar20.5°
Apr23.0°
May25.7°
Jun28.2°
Jul29.6°
Aug30.0°
Sep29.4°
Oct27.5°
Nov24.1°
Dec21.5°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 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
Leopard Toadfish
Opsanus pardus
DeepLog1
Whitespotted soapfish
Rypticus maculatus
DeepLog1
Karenia brevis
Nearby OBIS observations143
Common bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Gammaridea
Nearby OBIS observations5
Encope michelini
Nearby OBIS observations4
Cumacea
Nearby OBIS observations3
Decapoda
Nearby OBIS observations3
Eucinostomus gula
Nearby OBIS observations3
Achelous gibbesii
Nearby OBIS observations2
Arca zebra
Nearby OBIS observations2
Coifmanniella mexicana
Nearby OBIS observations2
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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