Pelagic’s hourly visibility forecasts blend real-time ocean data with AI — getting smarter with every report you share.

⭐ Every Site is Unique

Pelagic's Azure visibility model treats each dive site individually, tracking how the seasons, rain, tides, wind, and swell affect it. It factors in a baseline visibility and seasonal patterns to know what's “normal” at each location before considering live conditions.

🌊 Ocean Conditions

Swell Energy: Wave impact varies by site exposures, depth, and seabed type.

Turbidity: Sediment lingers after rough seas. D-memory tracks build-up and gradual clearing over days.

💨 Wind & Surface

Wind stirs sediment in shallow areas. Sheltered bays handle wind differently than exposed points.

🌙 Tides

The model tracks six tidal phases. Incoming tides usually improve visibility, while outgoing tides can reduce it. Each site has a unique tidal influence and sensitivity.

🌧️ Rainfall Memory

D-memory tracks runoff, which clears gradually. River-adjacent sites and heavy rain cause longer-lasting turbidity. Saturated catchments take longer to flush clean.

🤖 Learning from Divers

Your condition reports improve predictions. Recent reports under similar conditions are weighted more heavily, creating a physics + real-world hybrid forecast.

🧮 Combining Everything

The model blends baseline visibility, current conditions, weather effects, and diver reports. Predictions are bounded by physical limits and include confidence levels based on data quality.

📊 Understanding Predictions

• Updated hourly: Visibility forecasts can shift quickly as tides change or weather worsens.
• Most accurate: 0–6 hours ahead under stable conditions. Aim for rising tide approaching high slack at most sites.
• Confidence score: Higher means more data and better patterns.
• Error bands: Show uncertainty—wider when confidence is lower.

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Submit condition reports straight after every dive - you're helping everyone get better predictions in the future.
• Check individual site predictions for detailed breakdowns of what is likely affecting a sites visibility right now.
• Watch trends over time - if turbidity is building, visibility may continue dropping

⚠️ Important: Predictions are estimates. Ocean conditions can change rapidly. Always assess conditions on site and dive within your experience level.