Shark Canyon

United States

Shark Canyon

30–60 mMax Depth
boatEntry
38Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal80/100
Waves
0.5 m
8.9 s
Swell
0.4 m
8.1 s
Current speed
3.3 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
12.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedChallenging

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.5–1.2 mCurrent speed3.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.3–3.5 mCurrent speed2.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves3.3–3.5 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves3.0–3.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 3.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
08:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 3.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
02:00
Waves: 3.5 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
08:00
Waves: 3.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
14:00
Waves: 3.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
20:00
Waves: 3.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
02:00
Waves: 3.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
08:00
Waves: 3.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
Catalog depth30–60 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 29.5°

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: 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

deepsalt Wateradvanced 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
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog3
Silky shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
DeepLog3
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog2
Jewfish
Epinephelus itajara
DeepLog2
Portuguese man o'war
Physalia physalis
DeepLog2
Rock beauty
Holacanthus tricolor
DeepLog2
Squirrelfish
Holocentrus adscensionis
DeepLog2
Atlantic spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
DeepLog1
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog1
Bermuda sea chub
Kyphosus sectatrix
DeepLog1
Blacktip shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
DeepLog1
Black triggerfish
Melichthys niger
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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