Arlington Reef

Australia

Arlington Reef

3–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
5.9 s
Swell
0.9 m
5.7 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
25.8°C
Wind
19.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
13:00–14:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.5°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.6°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
12:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
Catalog depth3–18 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

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Feb 29.0°

Jan28.9°
Feb29.0°
Mar28.4°
Apr27.4°
May26.0°
Jun24.8°
Jul24.1°
Aug24.1°
Sep24.9°
Oct26.0°
Nov27.2°
Dec28.4°
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

reefsalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

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
Prickly redfish (sea cucumber)
Thelenota ananas
DeepLog1
Sailfin tang
Zebrasoma velifer
DeepLog1
Spotted weever
Parapercis queenslandica
DeepLog1
Tilang dako
Tridacna derasa
DeepLog1
True giant clam
Tridacna gigas
DeepLog1
Acanthurus lineatus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Chlorurus microrhinos
Nearby OBIS observations6
Plectroglyphidodon fasciolatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Gomphosus varius
Nearby OBIS observations5
Plectropomus leopardus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Half-and-half Puller
Pycnochromis margaritifer
Nearby OBIS observations4
Pomacentrus coelestis
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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