Reef Near Government Cut

United States

Reef Near Government Cut

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
24Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
6.5 s
Swell
0.9 m
7.8 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
28.8°C
Wind
31.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature28.2°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
19:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
01:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
Catalog depth5–20 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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Nov-Apr

Peak month

Aug 29.7°

Jan24.7°
Feb24.6°
Mar24.9°
Apr25.8°
May27.0°
Jun28.4°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.3°
Oct28.3°
Nov26.9°
Dec25.7°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 15 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
Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
DeepLog8
Black mangrove
Avicennia germinans
DeepLog4
Common slider
Trachemys scripta
DeepLog3
Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
DeepLog2
Mosquitofish
Gambusia holbrooki
DeepLog2
Ragged sea hare
Aplysia dactylomela
DeepLog2
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog2
White mangrove
Laguncularia racemosa
DeepLog2
American crocodile
Crocodylus acutus
DeepLog1
Bandtail puffer
Sphoeroides spengleri
DeepLog1
Bar jack
Caranx ruber
DeepLog1
Checkered puffer
Sphoeroides testudineus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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