Napoleon Reef

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Napoleon Reef

15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
13Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
3.8 s
Swell
0.1 m
4.5 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
26.0°C
Wind
22.9 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.0 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
17:00–18:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.4–0.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.1–0.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
13:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
07:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
Catalog depth15–40 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 27.6°

Jan22.3°
Feb21.6°
Mar21.7°
Apr22.3°
May23.9°
Jun25.1°
Jul26.7°
Aug27.6°
Sep26.8°
Oct26.0°
Nov25.0°
Dec23.5°
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 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
Bluespotted cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
DeepLog2
Indo-Pacific sergeant
Abudefduf vaigiensis
DeepLog2
Net fire coral
Millepora dichotoma
DeepLog2
Red sea fire coral
Millepora platyphylla
DeepLog2
Bluelined wrasse
Stethojulis albovittata
DeepLog1
Brown surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
DeepLog1
Klunzinger's wrasse
Thalassoma rueppellii
DeepLog1
Red pencil urchin
Heterocentrotus mamillatus
DeepLog1
Sky emperor
Lethrinus mahsena
DeepLog1
Sohal surgeonfish
Acanthurus sohal
DeepLog1
Stellate puffer
Arothron stellatus
DeepLog1
Viridescent parrotfish
Calotomus viridescens
DeepLog1
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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