Spot 85

US Virgin Islands

Spot 85

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
66Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
5.2 s
Swell
0.5 m
5.7 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
19.8 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:3021:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°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-Apr

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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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
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog7
Coney
Cephalopholis fulva
DeepLog6
West indian fuzzy chiton
Acanthopleura granulata
DeepLog5
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog3
French grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
DeepLog3
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog3
Orangespotted Fiiefish
Cantherhines pullus
DeepLog3
Ringtail
Acanthurus tractus
DeepLog3
Yellowtail damselfish
Microspathodon chrysurus
DeepLog3
Banded butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
DeepLog2
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog2
Flamingo tongue
Cyphoma gibbosum
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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