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Snorkeling in the Rip

2–15 mMax Depth

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100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+6:30)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

2.2 m

9.0 s

Swell

1.3 m

8.2 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

27.9°C

Wind

32.4 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.7 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves2.2–2.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves2.5–2.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves2.9–2.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C

Sat, Oct 24Challenging

Waves2.8–2.9 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

08:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

14:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

20:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

02:00

Waves: 2.5 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

08:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

14:00

Waves: 2.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

20:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

02:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

08:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

14:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

20:00

Waves: 2.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

Catalog depth2–15 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Mar 28.6°

Jan28.0°

Feb28.4°

Mar28.6°

Apr28.5°

May28.2°

Jun27.7°

Jul27.2°

Aug26.8°

Sep26.5°

Oct26.7°

Nov26.9°

Dec27.3°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 15 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

Desjardin's sailfin tang

Zebrasoma desjardinii

DeepLog8

Red-banded wrasse

Thalassoma quinquevittatum

DeepLog6

Twotone tang

Zebrasoma scopas

DeepLog5

Whitetip reef shark

Triaenodon obesus

DeepLog5

Goldrim surgeonfish

Acanthurus nigricans

DeepLog4

Sweetlips

Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides

DeepLog4

Arc-eye hawkfish

Paracirrhites arcatus

DeepLog3

Blackbar devil

Plectroglyphidodon dickii

DeepLog3

Candelamoa parrotfish

Hipposcarus harid

DeepLog3

Daisy parrotfish

Chlorurus sordidus

DeepLog3

Humpback red snapper

Lutjanus gibbus

DeepLog3

Humphead wrasse

Cheilinus undulatus

DeepLog3

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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