Middle Reef

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Middle Reef

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
53Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.8 m
3.4 s
Swell
0.1 m
4.0 s
Current speed
1.8 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
27.0°C
Wind
41.4 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
08:30–08:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.8°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
Next 72 hours
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
Catalog depth8–25 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

Mar-Nov

Peak month

Aug 28.9°

Jan23.1°
Feb22.4°
Mar22.4°
Apr23.1°
May24.9°
Jun26.3°
Jul27.9°
Aug28.9°
Sep28.0°
Oct27.5°
Nov26.2°
Dec24.5°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 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
Heavybeak parrotfish
Chlorurus gibbus
DeepLog5
Masked puffer
Arothron diadematus
DeepLog4
Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
DeepLog3
Pseudanthias taeniatus
DeepLog3
Rippled triggerfish
Pseudobalistes fuscus
DeepLog3
Butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus
DeepLog2
Chevron butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifascialis
DeepLog2
Daisy parrotfish
Chlorurus sordidus
DeepLog2
Plectropomus marisrubri
DeepLog2
Red pencil urchin
Heterocentrotus mamillatus
DeepLog2
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog2
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
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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