West Wall Salt River Canyon

US Virgin Islands

West Wall Salt River Canyon

10–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.4 m
4.7 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
15.9 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.5 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:4516:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
Catalog depth10–40 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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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: strong
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
DeepLog8
Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
DeepLog7
Photo a-true tulip
Fasciolaria tulipa
DeepLog5
Magpie shell
Cittarium pica
DeepLog2
Queen conch shell
Aliger gigas
DeepLog2
Reticulated cowrie helmet
Cypraecassis testiculus
DeepLog2
Reticulated sea star
Oreaster reticulatus
DeepLog2
Sea egg
Tripneustes ventricosus
DeepLog2
Tiger lucine
Codakia orbicularis
DeepLog2
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog1
Black mangrove
Avicennia germinans
DeepLog1
Blacktip shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
DeepLog1
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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