Aruba

Mangel Halto Reef / The Kappel Wreck

3–18 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

10Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.1 m

4.8 s

Swell

0.6 m

5.2 s

Current speed

2.6 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

28.3°C

Wind

22.1 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.0 m

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedWatch

Planning window

16:00–17:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 13Watch

Waves0.7–1.2 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C

Wed, Oct 14Watch

Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C

Thu, Oct 15Watch

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.6°C

Fri, Oct 16Challenging

Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature28.6°C

Next 72 hours

03:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 2.6 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

09:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

15:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 2.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

21:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

03:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.8 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

09:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

15:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 2.3 km/h

Water temperature: 28.6°C

21:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 28.6°C

03:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.9 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

09:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

15:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 2.3 km/h

Water temperature: 28.8°C

21:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 2.1 km/h

Water temperature: 28.7°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

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

wreckreefsalt 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

Redbelly

Sparisoma viride

DeepLog2

Red mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

DeepLog2

Blue parrotfish

Scarus coeruleus

DeepLog1

Boa constrictor

DeepLog1

Queen conch shell

Aliger gigas

DeepLog1

Schoolmaster snapper

Lutjanus apodus

DeepLog1

Scrawled filefish

Aluterus scriptus

DeepLog1

Sergeant-major

Abudefduf saxatilis

DeepLog1

Striped parrotfish

Scarus iseri

DeepLog1

Yellowtail snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

DeepLog1

Pelecanus occidentalis

Nearby OBIS observations19

Acanthurus coeruleus

Nearby OBIS observations10

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

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Photos

Mangel Halto Reef / The Kappel Wreck photo 2

Mangel Halto Reef / The Kappel Wreck photo 3

Mangel Halto Reef / The Kappel Wreck photo 4

Mangel Halto Reef / The Kappel Wreck photo 5