Rouge (Ribbon Reef)

Australia

Rouge (Ribbon Reef)

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+10)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
6.2 s
Swell
0.8 m
6.6 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
25.9°C
Wind
27.9 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
16:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Jan 28.9°

Jan28.9°
Feb28.9°
Mar28.5°
Apr27.4°
May26.1°
Jun24.9°
Jul24.2°
Aug24.1°
Sep24.9°
Oct25.9°
Nov27.2°
Dec28.4°
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

reefsalt Waterintermediate 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
Red-and-black anemonefish
Amphiprion melanopus
DeepLog4
Axilspot hogfish
Bodianus axillaris
DeepLog2
Blackbar devil
Plectroglyphidodon dickii
DeepLog2
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog2
Darkfin hind
Cephalopholis urodeta
DeepLog2
New Guinea chisel-tooth wrasse
Anampses neoguinaicus
DeepLog2
Pacific trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
DeepLog2
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog2
Ring-eye pygmygoby
Trimma benjamini
DeepLog2
Rock-boring urchin
Echinometra mathaei
DeepLog2
Salmon clownfish
Amphiprion perideraion
DeepLog2
Steinitz' prawn-goby
Amblyeleotris steinitzi
DeepLog2
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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