Flat Cay

British Virgin Islands

Flat Cay

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
74Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
0.9 m
4.8 s
Swell
0.6 m
4.2 s
Current speed
4.0 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
20.9 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedChallenging
Planning window
15:0016:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed5.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed5.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed6.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed6.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 4.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 3.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 5.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 3.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 4.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 3.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 5.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 3.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 4.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
Catalog depth8–25 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-May

Peak month

Sep 28.9°

Jan26.4°
Feb26.1°
Mar26.1°
Apr26.7°
May27.4°
Jun28.0°
Jul28.2°
Aug28.6°
Sep28.9°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.3°
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

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Magpie shell
Cittarium pica
DeepLog7
Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
DeepLog6
Checkered puffer
Sphoeroides testudineus
DeepLog5
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog5
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog4
Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
DeepLog4
Turtle-grass
Thalassia testudinum
DeepLog4
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog3
Striped parrotfish
Scarus iseri
DeepLog3
Tesselate nerite
Nerita tessellata
DeepLog3
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog2
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
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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