US Virgin Islands

Scotch Banks

15–40 mMax Depth

boatEntry

41Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.6 m

7.8 s

Swell

0.5 m

8.1 s

Current speed

0.3 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

29.8°C

Wind

13.0 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.4 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

21:00–22:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

03:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

09:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

15:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

21:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

03:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

09:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

15:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

21:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.8°C

03:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

09:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.7°C

15:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

Catalog depth15–40 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

Dec-Jul

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.6°

Feb26.3°

Mar26.3°

Apr26.8°

May27.5°

Jun28.1°

Jul28.2°

Aug28.7°

Sep29.0°

Oct28.9°

Nov28.4°

Dec27.4°

Current: moderate

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 Waterintermediate 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

Red rock urchin

Echinometra lucunter

DeepLog4

Atlantic yellow cowrie

Naria acicularis

DeepLog3

Polyplacophoran

Chiton marmoratus

DeepLog3

Actinarian

Bunodosoma granuliferum

DeepLog2

Lettuce slug

Elysia crispata

DeepLog2

Magpie shell

Cittarium pica

DeepLog2

Red-brown ark

Barbatia cancellaria

DeepLog2

Reticulate seafan

Gorgonia ventalina

DeepLog2

Sergeant-major

Abudefduf saxatilis

DeepLog2

West indian dovesnail

Columbella mercatoria

DeepLog2

West indian fuzzy chiton

Acanthopleura granulata

DeepLog2

Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

DeepLog1

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

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