The Caves

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The Caves

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
68Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
3.5 s
Swell
0.1 m
3.6 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
25.9°C
Wind
12.2 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:30–10:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.4–0.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.1–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
Sat, Oct 24Calm
Waves0.1–0.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C
Sun, Oct 25Calm
Waves0.2–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature25.8°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
Catalog depth5–30 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

Year-round

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

cavesalt 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
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog6
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog5
Red Sea bannerfish
Heniochus intermedius
DeepLog5
Two-banded anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
DeepLog5
Maldives damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon indicus
DeepLog4
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
DeepLog4
Sulfur damsel
Pomacentrus sulfureus
DeepLog4
Red Sea melon butterflyfish
Chaetodon austriacus
DeepLog3
Yellowtail tang
Zebrasoma xanthurum
DeepLog3
Bluespotted cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
DeepLog2
Dusky parrotfish
Scarus niger
DeepLog2
Giant fan coral
Annella mollis
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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