St John's Gota Kebir

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St John's Gota Kebir

5–50 mMax Depth
boatEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
4.4 s
Swell
0.2 m
5.6 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
28.5°C
Wind
34.5 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
00:00–01:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
Sat, Oct 24Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
16:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
Catalog depth5–50 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-May, Sep-Nov

Peak month

Aug 30.9°

Jan24.0°
Feb23.5°
Mar23.8°
Apr25.0°
May26.7°
Jun28.1°
Jul30.0°
Aug30.9°
Sep30.0°
Oct29.1°
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

reefwallboatsalt 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
Humphead wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
DeepLog2
Bicolour parrotfish
Cetoscarus bicolor
DeepLog1
Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
DeepLog1
Candelamoa parrotfish
Hipposcarus harid
DeepLog1
Chiseltooth wrasse
Pseudodax moluccanus
DeepLog1
Clown coris
Coris aygula
DeepLog1
Coral hind
Cephalopholis miniata
DeepLog1
Double-lined mackerel
Grammatorcynus bilineatus
DeepLog1
Dusky parrotfish
Scarus niger
DeepLog1
Moontail bullseye
Priacanthus hamrur
DeepLog1
Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog1
Orangespine surgeonfish
Naso elegans
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

St John's Gota Kebir photo 2
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