British Virgin Islands

The Playground

5–20 mMax Depth

boatEntry

22Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.6 m

5.5 s

Swell

0.4 m

6.3 s

Current speed

0.3 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

29.5°C

Wind

15.6 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.3 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

05:30–05:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C

Next 72 hours

05:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

11:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

17:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

23:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

05:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

11:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

17:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

23:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.6°C

05:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

11:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

17:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°C

23:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

Catalog depth5–20 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around The Playground before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

1 camera

Public live camera

30.3 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

area

Checked todayLast checked 4h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive 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

Yellowtail snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

DeepLog4

Buttonwood

Conocarpus erectus

DeepLog2

Flamingo tongue

Cyphoma gibbosum

DeepLog2

Swallowtail chelidonura

Chelidonura hirundinina

DeepLog2

Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

DeepLog1

Lettuce slug

Elysia crispata

DeepLog1

Longspine starsnail

Lithopoma phoebium

DeepLog1

Pot cover

Pomacanthus arcuatus

DeepLog1

Queen conch shell

Aliger gigas

DeepLog1

Red lionfish

Pterois volitans

DeepLog1

Rose coral

Manicina areolata

DeepLog1

Roughhead blenny

Acanthemblemaria aspera

DeepLog1

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

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