Sunkist Reef

United States

Sunkist Reef

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
5.4 s
Swell
0.2 m
5.2 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
49.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.2 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
04:45–04:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves0.7–3.1 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves2.9–3.2 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.3–3.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TodayChallenging
Waves2.2–2.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
16:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
22:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
04:00
Waves: 3.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 3.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
16:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
22:00
Waves: 3.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
04:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
10:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
16:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
22:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°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

May-Sep

Peak month

Aug 29.7°

Jan24.6°
Feb24.5°
Mar24.8°
Apr25.8°
May27.0°
Jun28.3°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.3°
Oct28.3°
Nov26.8°
Dec25.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 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
Blue runner
Caranx crysos
DeepLog1
Blue tilapia
Oreochromis aureus
DeepLog1
Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
DeepLog1
Frillfin goby
Bathygobius soporator
DeepLog1
Hardhead sea catfish
Ariopsis felis
DeepLog1
Jolthead porgy
Calamus bajonado
DeepLog1
Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
DeepLog1
Sailor's grunt
Haemulon parra
DeepLog1
Smooth flower coral
Eusmilia fastigiata
DeepLog1
Spotted tilapia
Pelmatolapia mariae
DeepLog1
Yellowstripe grunt
Brachygenys chrysargyrea
DeepLog1
Synergistaceae
Nearby OBIS observations5
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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