Aruba

Mangel Halto Reef

5–20 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.2 m

4.5 s

Swell

0.2 m

5.0 s

Current speed

2.1 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

28.3°C

Wind

29.3 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.2 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedWatch

Planning window

20:00–21:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C

TodayChallenging

Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C

Next 72 hours

20:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

02:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

08:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 28.2°C

14:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.3 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

02:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 2.3 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

08:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 28.2°C

14:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

20:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

02:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

08:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

14:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

Catalog depth5–20 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

Year-round

Peak month

Sep 28.6°

Jan26.2°

Feb26.0°

Mar26.1°

Apr26.5°

May27.1°

Jun27.4°

Jul27.4°

Aug28.0°

Sep28.6°

Oct28.6°

Nov28.2°

Dec27.3°

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

Queen parrotfish

Scarus vetula

DeepLog1

Red mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

DeepLog1

Pelecanus occidentalis

Nearby OBIS observations17

Acanthurus coeruleus

Nearby OBIS observations10

Fregata magnificens

Nearby OBIS observations8

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Nearby OBIS observations6

Coenobita clypeatus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Halichoeres bivittatus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Ocypode quadrata

Nearby OBIS observations5

Ocyurus chrysurus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Acanthurus tractus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Aliger gigas

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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