Tatawa Besar

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Tatawa Besar

5–25 mMax Depth
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40Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+8)

Model conditions signal90/100
Waves
0.3 m
9.8 s
Swell
0.3 m
8.9 s
Current speed
2.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
29.3°C
Wind
7.3 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
17:15–17:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed3.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed3.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
23:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
11:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
23:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
17:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
23:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
05:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
11:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Nov 29.2°

Jan28.6°
Feb28.4°
Mar28.7°
Apr29.0°
May28.8°
Jun28.2°
Jul27.5°
Aug27.1°
Sep27.5°
Oct28.3°
Nov29.2°
Dec29.1°
Current: moderate
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
Moontail bullseye
Priacanthus hamrur
DeepLog3
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog2
Bubbletip anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor
DeepLog2
Foxface
Siganus vulpinus
DeepLog2
Pacific trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
DeepLog2
Regal angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
DeepLog2
Yellowbelly devil
Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster
DeepLog2
Blackeye thicklip
Hemigymnus melapterus
DeepLog1
Bleeker's parrotfish
Chlorurus bleekeri
DeepLog1
Butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus
DeepLog1
Chevron butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifascialis
DeepLog1
Dory snapper
Lutjanus fulviflamma
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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