Shark Point

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Shark Point

12–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.7 s
Swell
0.2 m
4.2 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
28.2°C
Wind
5.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:30–06:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.6°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
12:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
18:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
Catalog depth12–35 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

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Apr 29.7°

Jan29.2°
Feb29.2°
Mar29.5°
Apr29.7°
May29.2°
Jun27.9°
Jul26.8°
Aug26.3°
Sep26.5°
Oct27.3°
Nov28.2°
Dec29.0°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 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

reefsalt 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
Pink pillow blue
Culcita schmideliana
DeepLog1
Red-fin butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifasciatus
DeepLog1
Small giant clam
Tridacna maxima
DeepLog1
Two-tone Chromis
Pycnochromis fieldi
DeepLog1
Chelonia mydas
Nearby OBIS observations15
Rhincodon typus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Gulls
Laridae
Nearby OBIS observations5
Omurai's whale
Balaenoptera omurai
Nearby OBIS observations5
Pachyseris speciosa
Nearby OBIS observations5
Chalinula nematifera
Nearby OBIS observations4
Ophiuroidea
Nearby OBIS observations4
Pseudoceros lindae
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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