The Whale

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The Whale

5–30 mMax Depth
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100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
6.1 s
Swell
0.9 m
6.0 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
25.9°C
Wind
27.6 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.9 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:00–11:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature25.8°C
Wed, Oct 21Challenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
Thu, Oct 22Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
Catalog depth5–30 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Feb 29.0°

Jan28.9°
Feb29.0°
Mar28.4°
Apr27.4°
May26.1°
Jun24.9°
Jul24.2°
Aug24.2°
Sep24.9°
Oct26.0°
Nov27.2°
Dec28.4°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 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

PinnacleReefreefSalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Spotted parrotfish
Cetoscarus ocellatus
DeepLog6
Striated surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus striatus
DeepLog6
Two-spot red snapper
Lutjanus bohar
DeepLog6
Bird wrasse
Gomphosus varius
DeepLog5
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma hardwicke
DeepLog5
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma amblycephalum
DeepLog4
Pacific trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
DeepLog4
Red-and-black anemonefish
Amphiprion melanopus
DeepLog4
Sailfin tang
Zebrasoma velifer
DeepLog4
Blackbarred wrasse
Thalassoma nigrofasciatum
DeepLog3
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog3
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Labroides dimidiatus
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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