The Canyon

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The Canyon

39–40 mMax Depth
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5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
3.3 s
Swell
0.1 m
3.4 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
26.1°C
Wind
17.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:00–00:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
Wed, Oct 21Watch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
23:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
17:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
Catalog depth39–40 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

Mar-Nov

Peak month

Aug 27.6°

Jan22.3°
Feb21.6°
Mar21.7°
Apr22.3°
May23.9°
Jun25.1°
Jul26.7°
Aug27.6°
Sep26.8°
Oct26.0°
Nov25.0°
Dec23.5°
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

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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
Coral
From site catalogue
Grouper
From site catalogue
Moray eel
From site catalogue
Rays
From site catalogue
Tuna
From site catalogue
Zebrasoma xanthurum
Nearby OBIS observations11
Pomacentrus sulfureus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Thalassoma rueppellii
Nearby OBIS observations8
Amphiprion bicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Heniochus intermedius
Nearby OBIS observations7
Millepora dichotoma
Nearby OBIS observations7
Pterois miles
Nearby OBIS observations6
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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