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Dean's Blue Hole Conditions Today

Dean's Blue Hole right now: water 85°F, surf 2–3 ft, wind 5 mph from the E.

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2–3 ft

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Partly cloudy, high near 87°. It might rain around 7 AM, 20% chance. All-day beach window.

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87°

Air

93°

Feels

85°

Water

13 mph

Wind

6

UV

5%

Rain

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Rain OutlookOpen-Meteo

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6 AM10 AM2 PM6 PM9 PM

Top rain chance is just 20% — pack the sunscreen, not the umbrella.

Tide

0.3 ft · falling ↘

Next low tide

12:24 PM 0.2 ft

T−…

1.9 ft of drop from the 7:54 AM high; the wet sand is widest from about 11:24 AM.

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High 7:54 AM
Low 12:24 PM
High 8:18 PM
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Wind

NESW

13 mph

from the ENE

UV Index

6

High

reapply every 80 min

Time to Burn

UV 6 · incl. sand glare
24min

for unprotected fair skin (burns easily, tans a little). SPF 30+, reapply every 2 hours and after every swim.

Strongest 12 PM to 4 PM · peaks at UV 7

An estimate from the standard erythemal dose model, not a medical limit. Darker skin burns more slowly than this, people vary either way, and sunscreen only helps if you use enough of it and reapply.

Rip Current Riskestimated

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ESCAPE: SWIM PARALLEL
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Moderate
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Currents strong enough to pull swimmers offshore. Stay near a lifeguard tower.

Caught in one? Don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until you’re free, then angle back in.

Beach Flag

Yellow Flag

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estimated · trust the lifeguard

Water by Monthtypical

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80
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84
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86
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86
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87
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86
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83
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81
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Warmest around September (87°), coolest around February (79°).

surf’s up (gently)

Tides are NOAA predictions (Dean's Blue Hole station ); temps, wind, UV, waves and water temp are live from Open-Meteo; rip current risk from the NWS surf-zone forecast. Flag status is estimated from wave height and wind, so always trust the lifeguard’s actual flag over this app.

Dean's Blue Hole beach conditions today

The water at Dean's Blue Hole is 85°F (29°C) today, about normal for October. For swimming it is warm. Waves are 2–3 ft (moderate). The air is 79°F, feeling like 86°F, with light 5 mph winds from the E. The UV index reaches 7 (high), strongest from 12 PM to 3 PM.

The water holds steady around 85°F through Fri Nov 6.

Dean's Blue Hole 7-day forecast

The week ahead at Dean's Blue Hole, day by day: the sky, the high, the strongest wind and the biggest waves, the UV peak and the daytime chance of rain, and the water temperature. The calmest day for a swim looks like Thu Nov 5.

DaySkyHighWindWavesUVRainWater
TodayCloudy87°F13 mph2.1 ft718%85°F
Sun Nov 1Thunderstorms83°F19 mph3.1 ft750%85°F
Mon Nov 2Thunderstorms83°F18 mph3.1 ft673%85°F
Tue Nov 3Drizzle83°F15 mph2.1 ft756%85°F
Wed Nov 4Cloudy82°F9 mph1.6 ft745%85°F
Thu Nov 5Drizzle82°F9 mph1.4 ft738%85°F
Fri Nov 6Partly cloudy81°F6 mph1.5 ft718%85°F

Dean's Blue Hole water temperature by month

The average sea temperature at Dean's Blue Hole for each month (2021–2024). The water is warmest in September (87°F) and coolest in February (79°F). It averages 74°F or warmer, comfortable for most swimmers, in every month.

MonthWater °FWater °CFor swimming
January80°F27°CWarm
February79°F26°CComfortable
March79°F26°CComfortable
April80°F27°CWarm
May82°F28°CWarm
June84°F29°CWarm
July86°F30°CWarm
August86°F30°CVery warm
September87°F30°CVery warm
October (now)86°F30°CWarm
November83°F28°CWarm
December81°F27°CWarm

Staying safe at Dean's Blue Hole

Rip currents. If a current pulls you away from shore, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it, then swim back in. If you can’t, float and wave for help.

Sun. The UV index peaks at 7 today, when unprotected fair skin burns in about 21 minutes. Wear SPF 30 or higher, reapply every two hours and after swimming, and find shade in the middle of the day.

Swim near a lifeguard when one is on duty, and follow the beach flags and posted signs. The Dean's Blue Hole rules page covers dogs, alcohol, fires and more.

How to read beach conditions

Waves

Under 1 ft is calm, good for small children and floating. 1–2 ft is small, fine for most swimmers. 2–4 ft is moderate: fun for bodyboarding, harder for weak swimmers. 4–6 ft is rough, and over 6 ft is dangerous for swimming. Today at Dean's Blue Hole it’s moderate.

Wind

Under 8 mph is light and pleasant. 8–15 mph is breezy, good for kites and cooler on a hot day. 15–25 mph blows sand and whips up the water. Over 25 mph most people pack up. Today at Dean's Blue Hole it’s light.

UV index

0–2 is low, 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high and 11 or more extreme. At 8 or more, fair skin can burn in under 20 minutes. The UV index is highest around midday even when it is cloudy.

Water temperature

Under 60°F is cold and most people want a wetsuit. 68–73°F is cool but swimmable. 74–79°F feels comfortable, and 80°F or more feels warm.

Dean's Blue Hole conditions FAQ

What is the water temperature at Dean's Blue Hole today?

85°F (29°C), about normal for October.

Is the water warm enough to swim at Dean's Blue Hole today?

At 85°F the water is warm. Waves are 2–3 ft, which is moderate.

How big are the waves at Dean's Blue Hole today?

2–3 ft, which is moderate. The wind is 5 mph from the E.

What is the UV index at Dean's Blue Hole today?

The UV index peaks at 7 (high). At that peak, unprotected fair skin burns in about 21 minutes. Wear SPF 30 or higher, reapply every two hours and after swimming, and find shade in the middle of the day.

What is the beach weather at Dean's Blue Hole this week?

Highs run 81–87°F over the next 7 days. Rain is likely on Sun Nov 1, Mon Nov 2 and Tue Nov 3. The calmest day for a swim looks like Thu Nov 5.

What is the water temperature at Dean's Blue Hole in October?

The water at Dean's Blue Hole averages about 86°F (30°C) in October.

When is the water warmest at Dean's Blue Hole?

September is the warmest month, averaging 87°F. February is the coolest, at 79°F.

What is the best time of year to swim at Dean's Blue Hole?

The water averages 74°F or warmer from January to December. September is the warmest, at 87°F.

Conditions at beaches near Dean's Blue Hole

The usual water temperature in October at the nearest beaches. Tap one for its live conditions.

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