Shark's Bay

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Shark's Bay

5–25 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
82Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
3.9 s
Swell
0.4 m
3.4 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
27.6°C
Wind
9.6 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:00–17:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.3–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.4–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
Catalog depth5–25 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Mar-Nov

Peak month

Aug 29.0°

Jan23.4°
Feb22.7°
Mar22.6°
Apr23.4°
May25.1°
Jun26.3°
Jul28.3°
Aug29.0°
Sep28.0°
Oct27.8°
Nov26.5°
Dec24.8°
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
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog8
Sohal surgeonfish
Acanthurus sohal
DeepLog7
Candelamoa parrotfish
Hipposcarus harid
DeepLog4
Klunzinger's wrasse
Thalassoma rueppellii
DeepLog4
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog4
Daisy parrotfish
Chlorurus sordidus
DeepLog3
Dusky parrotfish
Scarus niger
DeepLog3
Indo-Pacific sergeant
Abudefduf vaigiensis
DeepLog3
Rusty parrotfish
Scarus ferrugineus
DeepLog3
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
DeepLog3
Speckled sandperch
Parapercis hexophtalma
DeepLog3
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
DeepLog3
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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