Shallow Wrecks

US Virgin Islands

Shallow Wrecks

10–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
42Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
9.8 s
Swell
0.5 m
10.6 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
12.4 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:30–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
16:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
Catalog depth10–20 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-May

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: 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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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
Black urchin
Diadema antillarum
DeepLog7
Boa constrictor
DeepLog6
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog6
Red rock urchin
Echinometra lucunter
DeepLog5
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog4
Smooth trunkfish
Lactophrys triqueter
DeepLog4
Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
DeepLog3
Bleeding tooth
Nerita peloronta
DeepLog3
Thin finger
Porites porites
DeepLog3
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog2
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog2
Massive starlet coral
Siderastrea siderea
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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