Ihi Reef

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Ihi Reef

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
35Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.6 m
7.5 s
Swell
0.5 m
6.6 s
Current speed
1.9 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
30.1°C
Wind
16.8 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
17:00–18:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
23:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
11:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
23:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
05:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
11:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
17:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
23:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
05:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
11:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
Catalog depth8–25 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

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

reefsalt Waterbeginner 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
Peacock hind
Cephalopholis argus
DeepLog3
Ringtailed surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
DeepLog3
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog2
Orange-lined triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
DeepLog2
Spotted unicornfish
Naso brevirostris
DeepLog2
Steephead parrotfish
Chlorurus strongylocephalus
DeepLog2
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
DeepLog2
Titan triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
DeepLog2
White-banded triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
DeepLog2
Black-footed clown fish
Amphiprion nigripes
DeepLog1
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog1
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Labroides dimidiatus
DeepLog1
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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