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Rick´s Reef

8–25 mMax Depth

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31Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.9 m

3.9 s

Swell

0.1 m

4.7 s

Current speed

0.2 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

26.0°C

Wind

22.4 km/h

→ N

Sea level

0.2 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 speed0.4 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 speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C

Fri, Oct 23Calm

Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C

Next 72 hours

15:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 26.0°C

21:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

03:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

09:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

15:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 26.0°C

21:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

03:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

09:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

15:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 26.0°C

21:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 26.0°C

03:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

09:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°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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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

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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

Arabian chromis

Chromis flavaxilla

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Blackeye thicklip

Hemigymnus melapterus

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Cheilinus abudjubbe

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Coral hind

Cephalopholis miniata

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Daisy parrotfish

Chlorurus sordidus

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Dusky blenny

Atrosalarias fuscus

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Dusky spinefoot

Siganus luridus

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Feather star

Stephanometra indica

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Fourline wrasse

Larabicus quadrilineatus

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Masked puffer

Arothron diadematus

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Mental wrasse

Oxycheilinus mentalis

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Microcyphus rousseaui

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

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