Mermaid's Grotto

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Mermaid's Grotto

10–12 mMax Depth
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32Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
4.8 s
Swell
0.5 m
5.2 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
27.9°C
Wind
19.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
1.4 m
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Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:45–20:00
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Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.1°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
Catalog depth10–12 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

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Aug 28.9°

Jan22.3°
Feb21.5°
Mar21.5°
Apr22.5°
May24.5°
Jun26.6°
Jul28.6°
Aug28.9°
Sep28.3°
Oct27.0°
Nov25.3°
Dec23.7°
Current: mild
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
Barred mudskipper
Periophthalmus argentilineatus
DeepLog6
Monetaria caputserpentis
DeepLog2
Puller
Amphiprion ocellaris
DeepLog2
Chameleon nerite
Nerita chamaeleon
DeepLog1
Cushion seastar
Culcita novaeguineae
DeepLog1
Dark-fin chromis
Pycnochromis atripes
DeepLog1
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
DeepLog1
Honeycomb grouper
Epinephelus merra
DeepLog1
Horned bull-fish
Heniochus varius
DeepLog1
Indian sea star
Fromia indica
DeepLog1
Melibe engeli
DeepLog1
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog1
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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