The Elbow

United States

The Elbow

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
95Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.5 m
5.8 s
Swell
0.6 m
9.3 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.0°C
Wind
35.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:00–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–1.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
08:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
20:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Year-round

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: moderate
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
Roughhead blenny
Acanthemblemaria aspera
DeepLog8
Harlequin serranid
Serranus tigrinus
DeepLog7
Redbelly
Sparisoma viride
DeepLog6
Foureye butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus
DeepLog5
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
DeepLog5
Lettuce slug
Elysia crispata
DeepLog4
Pangler
Holacanthus ciliaris
DeepLog4
Queen parrotfish
Scarus vetula
DeepLog4
Schoolmaster snapper
Lutjanus apodus
DeepLog4
Spanish grunt
Haemulon macrostoma
DeepLog4
Spanish hogfish
Bodianus rufus
DeepLog4
Yellowtail damselfish
Microspathodon chrysurus
DeepLog4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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