Spanish Anchor

United States

Spanish Anchor

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
12Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
3.6 s
Swell
0.4 m
3.4 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
30.1°C
Wind
9.4 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:00–00:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.2–0.7 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
11:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
17:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
23:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
11:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
17:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
23:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
Catalog depth8–25 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Aug 29.9°

Jan24.0°
Feb24.0°
Mar24.5°
Apr25.7°
May27.0°
Jun28.6°
Jul29.4°
Aug29.9°
Sep29.4°
Oct28.1°
Nov26.3°
Dec25.2°
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

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
Rainbow parrotfish
Scarus guacamaia
DeepLog2
American crocodile
Crocodylus acutus
DeepLog1
Berghia rissodominguezi
DeepLog1
Crevalle jack
Caranx hippos
DeepLog1
Diamondback terrapin
Malaclemys terrapin
DeepLog1
Elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
DeepLog1
Manatee
Trichechus manatus
DeepLog1
Nassau grouper
Epinephelus striatus
DeepLog1
Nerodia clarkii
DeepLog1
Stony coral
Diploria labyrinthiformis
DeepLog1
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog1
Yellow fin mojarra
Gerres cinereus
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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