Paul's Reef

United States

Paul's Reef

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
39Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal80/100
Waves
0.3 m
6.7 s
Swell
0.2 m
6.3 s
Current speed
3.1 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
31.1°C
Wind
18.6 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.4 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedChallenging

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed3.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed4.0 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed4.7 km/h maxWater temperature31.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed4.7 km/h maxWater temperature31.1°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 4.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
20:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
02:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 4.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 4.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
Catalog depth15–30 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 29.5°

Jan25.0°
Feb24.9°
Mar25.1°
Apr25.9°
May27.0°
Jun28.2°
Jul29.1°
Aug29.5°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.4°
Nov27.1°
Dec26.0°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 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 Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog6
Lane snapper
Lutjanus synagris
DeepLog4
Sea horse
Hippocampus erectus
DeepLog4
Black grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
DeepLog3
Rainbow parrotfish
Scarus guacamaia
DeepLog3
Atlantic guitarfish
Pseudobatos lentiginosus
DeepLog2
Lookdown
Selene vomer
DeepLog2
Manatee
Trichechus manatus
DeepLog2
Scrawled cowfish
Acanthostracion quadricornis
DeepLog2
Seahorse
Hippocampus reidi
DeepLog2
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog2
Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
DeepLog2
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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