The Old Steamboat Pier

United States

The Old Steamboat Pier

3–12 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
28Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
9.1 s
Swell
0.9 m
8.4 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
16.9°C
Wind
—
Sea level
0.0 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
14:00–15:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.9°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
13:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
19:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
01:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
19:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
Catalog depth3–12 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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May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 23.1°

Jan6.1°
Feb4.4°
Mar4.9°
Apr7.9°
May12.6°
Jun18.1°
Jul22.3°
Aug23.1°
Sep21.4°
Oct17.4°
Nov12.8°
Dec9.1°
Current: mild
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

shoresalt Waterbeginner 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
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog14
False angel wing
Petricolaria pholadiformis
DeepLog5
Atlantic razor clam
Ensis leei
DeepLog4
Channeled whelk
Busycotypus canaliculatus
DeepLog4
Mummichog
Fundulus heteroclitus
DeepLog4
Orange-striped (green) sea anemone
Diadumene lineata
DeepLog4
Snail
Ilyanassa obsoleta
DeepLog4
Common jingle
Anomia simplex
DeepLog2
Fossor coquina
Donax fossor
DeepLog2
Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
DeepLog2
Ribbed mussel
Geukensia demissa
DeepLog2
Sand gaper
Mya arenaria
DeepLog2
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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