Guraidhoo Channel

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Guraidhoo Channel

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
10Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
7.9 s
Swell
0.5 m
7.0 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
30.2°C
Wind
18.4 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.4 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:45–19:00
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Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
01:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth15–30 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.7°

Jan28.1°
Feb28.4°
Mar29.1°
Apr29.7°
May29.5°
Jun29.1°
Jul29.0°
Aug28.9°
Sep28.7°
Oct28.6°
Nov28.6°
Dec28.3°
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

driftsalt 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
Aplysia nigrocincta
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Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
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Blacktip reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
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Broad cowtail ray
Pastinachus ater
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Crown of thorns star
Acanthaster planci
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Gutturnium muricinum
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Humphead wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
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Ocellated eagle ray
Aetobatus ocellatus
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Ringtailed surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
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Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
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Amphiprion nigripes
Nearby OBIS observations9
Balistoides viridescens
Nearby OBIS observations5
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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