Back Door

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Back Door

5–15 mMax Depth
BoatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+7)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.2 m
3.1 s
Swell
0.2 m
2.6 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
31.1°C
Wind
7.7 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
1.1 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:30–16:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.2–0.5 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.2–0.5 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.6°C
Wed, Oct 21Calm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.8°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
16:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
Catalog depth5–15 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-May

Peak month

May 30.5°

Jan28.2°
Feb28.3°
Mar29.1°
Apr30.1°
May30.5°
Jun29.8°
Jul29.2°
Aug28.9°
Sep28.8°
Oct29.0°
Nov29.0°
Dec28.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 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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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
Monocle bream
Scolopsis margaritifera
DeepLog1
Coenobita violascens
Nearby OBIS observations9
Xestospongia testudinaria
Nearby OBIS observations8
Diadema setosum
Nearby OBIS observations7
Chaetodon octofasciatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Chelmon rostratus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Terapon jarbua
Nearby OBIS observations5
Amphiprion perideraion
Nearby OBIS observations4
Diodon liturosus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Halichoeres argus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Jorunna funebris
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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