Alice's Backside

British Virgin Islands

Alice's Backside

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
15Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.5 m
6.9 s
Swell
0.3 m
6.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
30.1°C
Wind
11.5 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
14:00–15:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
Catalog depth5–25 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Jul

Peak month

Sep 28.9°

Jan26.4°
Feb26.1°
Mar26.1°
Apr26.7°
May27.3°
Jun28.0°
Jul28.1°
Aug28.6°
Sep28.9°
Oct28.8°
Nov28.2°
Dec27.2°
Current: mild
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 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
False coral
Ricordea florida
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Bladed fire coral
Millepora complanata
DeepLog1
Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
DeepLog1
Diamond blenny
Malacoctenus boehlkei
DeepLog1
Flamingo tongue
Cyphoma gibbosum
DeepLog1
Magnificent feather duster
Sabellastarte magnifica
DeepLog1
Mat anemone
Zoanthus pulchellus
DeepLog1
Peacock flounder
Bothus lunatus
DeepLog1
Redbarred lizardfish
Synodus synodus
DeepLog1
Saddled blenny
Malacoctenus triangulatus
DeepLog1
Sea ginger
Millepora alcicornis
DeepLog1
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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