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Velassaru Caves
8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)
Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
7.5 s
Swell
0.5 m
6.8 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
30.4°C
Wind
15.8 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:00–22:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
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.
Updated: cached data
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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
cavereefsalt 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
Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
DeepLog6
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
DeepLog6
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Labroides dimidiatus
DeepLog5
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog5
Oriental sweetlips
Plectorhinchus vittatus
DeepLog5
Peacock hind
Cephalopholis argus
DeepLog5
Redtail butterflyfish
Chaetodon collare
DeepLog5
Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
DeepLog4
Red-fin butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifasciatus
DeepLog4
Two-colour cleaner
Labroides bicolor
DeepLog4
Yellowhead butterflyfish
Chaetodon xanthocephalus
DeepLog4
Indian triggerfish
Melichthys indicus
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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