Vaadho Caves

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Vaadho Caves

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
85Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
7.7 s
Swell
0.5 m
6.5 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
30.4°C
Wind
10.5 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
11:00–12:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
11:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
23:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
11:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
17:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
23:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
17:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°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: 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
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
DeepLog10
Black-footed clown fish
Amphiprion nigripes
DeepLog7
Sapphire damsel
Pomacentrus pavo
DeepLog7
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Labroides dimidiatus
DeepLog5
Dascyllus abudafur
DeepLog5
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog4
Sixspot goby
Valenciennea sexguttata
DeepLog4
Threespot dascyllus
Dascyllus trimaculatus
DeepLog4
Yellowtail clownfish
Amphiprion clarkii
DeepLog4
Ringtailed surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
DeepLog3
Sharptooth cardinal
Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus
DeepLog3
Valentin's sharpnose puffer
Canthigaster valentini
DeepLog3
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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