United States

Winch Hole (Molasses Reef)

3–12 mMax Depth

boatEntry

54Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal100/100

Waves

0.4 m

2.6 s

Swell

0.1 m

3.4 s

Current speed

0.2 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

29.9°C

Wind

22.7 km/h

→ N

Sea level

-0.1 m

rising

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

02:45–02:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.4–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.1°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

08:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

14:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

20:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

02:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

08:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

14:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

20:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.0°C

02:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

08:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

14:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

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: 15 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

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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

Nurse shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

DeepLog14

Photo a-true tulip

Fasciolaria tulipa

DeepLog14

Grey snapper

Lutjanus griseus

DeepLog13

Bluestriped grunt

Haemulon sciurus

DeepLog5

Chestnut turban

Turbo castanea

DeepLog4

Gulf toadfish

Opsanus beta

DeepLog4

Scaly pearl-oyster

Pinctada longisquamosa

DeepLog4

Berghia rissodominguezi

DeepLog3

Button shell

Modulus modulus

DeepLog3

Common atlantic marginella

Prunum apicinum

DeepLog3

Great barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

DeepLog3

Lace murex

Chicoreus florifer

DeepLog3

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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