Southern Kiptopeke Concrete Ship Breakwater

United States

Southern Kiptopeke Concrete Ship Breakwater

8–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
4.5 s
Swell
0.1 m
3.8 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
21.7°C
Wind
11.2 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.7 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
03:00–04:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.3–0.7 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Fri, Oct 16Calm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.5–1.4 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature21.3°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature20.5°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
21:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
Catalog depth8–20 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

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 25.5°

Jan7.1°
Feb5.6°
Mar7.4°
Apr11.7°
May16.8°
Jun22.1°
Jul25.2°
Aug25.5°
Sep24.0°
Oct20.0°
Nov14.6°
Dec10.3°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 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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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
Common jingle
Anomia simplex
DeepLog6
Violet sea whip
Leptogorgia virgulata
DeepLog6
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog3
Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
DeepLog2
Oyster toadfish
Opsanus tau
DeepLog2
Pigfish
Orthopristis chrysoptera
DeepLog2
Ribbed mussel
Geukensia demissa
DeepLog2
Slipper limpet
Crepidula fornicata
DeepLog2
Southern kingcroaker
Menticirrhus americanus
DeepLog2
Atlantic menhaden
Brevoortia tyrannus
DeepLog1
Bay anchovy
Anchoa mitchilli
DeepLog1
Broad-striped anchovy
Anchoa hepsetus
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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