Rocky South

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Rocky South

10–40 mMax Depth
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40Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.2 m
4.5 s
Swell
0.3 m
5.3 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
28.7°C
Wind
29.5 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
Next 72 hours
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
08:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
Catalog depth10–40 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

Oct-May

Peak month

Aug 30.7°

Jan24.1°
Feb23.6°
Mar23.9°
Apr25.0°
May26.7°
Jun28.0°
Jul29.8°
Aug30.7°
Sep29.9°
Oct29.0°
Nov27.4°
Dec25.5°
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

pinnaclesalt 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
Coral hind
Cephalopholis miniata
DeepLog2
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog2
Whitecap goby
Lotilia graciliosa
DeepLog2
Aron's blenny
Ecsenius aroni
DeepLog1
Axilspot hogfish
Bodianus axillaris
DeepLog1
Black feather star
Colobometra perspinosa
DeepLog1
Black surgeonfish
Acanthurus gahhm
DeepLog1
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog1
Bluespine unicornfish
Naso unicornis
DeepLog1
Bluethroat triggerfish
Sufflamen albicaudatum
DeepLog1
Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
DeepLog1
Cheeklined wrasse
Oxycheilinus digramma
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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