Manta Cove

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Manta Cove

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
30Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
8.2 s
Swell
0.3 m
5.5 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
26.9°C
Wind
8.4 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:1510:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Wed, Sep 9Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
22:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
04:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
Catalog depth8–25 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

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Nov 29.8°

Jan28.9°
Feb28.6°
Mar28.8°
Apr29.3°
May29.0°
Jun28.3°
Jul27.5°
Aug27.1°
Sep27.6°
Oct28.7°
Nov29.8°
Dec29.7°
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

dive siteManta CoveAtauromaplogbooktrackdivingdive spotEast Timorreefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Mirror basslet
Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
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Scar-face damsel-fish
Neoglyphidodon nigroris
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Whitetip soldierfish
Myripristis vittata
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Bicolor chromis
Pycnochromis margaritifer
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Pacific blue seastar
Linckia laevigata
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Yellowtail clownfish
Amphiprion clarkii
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Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
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Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
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Bubbletip anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor
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Golden damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon aureus
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Greater brain coral
Lobophyllia radians
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Horned bull-fish
Heniochus varius
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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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