Lighthouse Chanel

Maldives

Lighthouse Chanel

12–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.5 m
8.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
6.0 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
31.3°C
Wind
10.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
01:0002:00
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Forecast Overview

TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature31.4°C
Wed, Sep 9Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature31.5°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 31.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
13:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
Catalog depth12–30 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.7°

Jan28.1°
Feb28.4°
Mar29.1°
Apr29.7°
May29.5°
Jun29.2°
Jul29.1°
Aug29.0°
Sep28.9°
Oct28.7°
Nov28.7°
Dec28.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 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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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
Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
DeepLog1
Phyllidiopsis striata
Nearby OBIS observations4
Dendrodoris nigra
Nearby OBIS observations3
Phyllidia varicosa
Nearby OBIS observations3
Phyllidiopsis xishaensis
Nearby OBIS observations3
Plectorhinchus vittatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Ulva prolifera
Nearby OBIS observations3
Acanthopharynx similis
Nearby OBIS observations2
Aquilonastra cepheus
Nearby OBIS observations2
Bonellia viridis
Nearby OBIS observations2
Branchiosyllis exilis
Nearby OBIS observations2
Chaetodon guttatissimus
Nearby OBIS observations2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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