Veterans Reef

United States

Veterans Reef

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
16Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
3.5 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.4 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
26.2°C
Wind
37.7 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:30–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature25.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature25.1°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 25.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 25.5°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.2°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.1°C
Catalog depth15–40 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 30.0°

Jan17.8°
Feb17.5°
Mar19.3°
Apr22.2°
May25.4°
Jun28.1°
Jul29.6°
Aug30.0°
Sep29.1°
Oct26.8°
Nov22.9°
Dec19.9°
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
Seaweed blenny
Parablennius marmoreus
DeepLog7
White grunt
Haemulon plumierii
DeepLog3
Belted sandfish
Serranus subligarius
DeepLog2
Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
DeepLog2
Robust ivory tree coral
Oculina robusta
DeepLog2
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
DeepLog2
Dark cerith
Cerithium atratum
DeepLog1
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog1
Grey snapper
Lutjanus griseus
DeepLog1
Hardhead sea catfish
Ariopsis felis
DeepLog1
Three-rowed sea cucumber
Isostichopus badionotus
DeepLog1
Tiger goby
Tigrigobius macrodon
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Veterans Reef photo 2
Veterans Reef photo 3
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