United States

Winch Hole (Molasses Reef)

5–12 mMax Depth

boatEntry

60Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.1 m

5.4 s

Swell

0.6 m

4.3 s

Current speed

1.2 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

28.9°C

Wind

22.8 km/h

→ N

Sea level

-0.1 m

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

13:00–14:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C

Fri, Oct 23Watch

Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C

Next 72 hours

22:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.9°C

04:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 28.8°C

10:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.8°C

16:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.9°C

22:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.8°C

04:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

10:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

16:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 28.8°C

22:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.8°C

04:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

10:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.6°C

16:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°C

Catalog depth5–12 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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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: moderate

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

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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

Sergeant-major

Abudefduf saxatilis

DeepLog18

Redbelly

Sparisoma viride

DeepLog16

Blue tang surgeonfish

Acanthurus coeruleus

DeepLog11

Yellowtail snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

DeepLog9

Bar jack

Caranx ruber

DeepLog7

Yellow edge chromis

Azurina multilineata

DeepLog7

Yellowtail damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

DeepLog7

Bluehead

Thalassoma bifasciatum

DeepLog6

Brassy chub

Kyphosus vaigiensis

DeepLog6

Great barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

DeepLog5

Porous coral

Porites astreoides

DeepLog5

Queen parrotfish

Scarus vetula

DeepLog5

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

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