Bandos House Reef

Maldives

Bandos House Reef

15–25 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
6.8 s
Swell
0.5 m
6.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
16.9 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:30–06:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.3°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth15–25 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

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
Convict surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
DeepLog3
Ember parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
DeepLog3
Humpback red snapper
Lutjanus gibbus
DeepLog3
Tripletail wrasse
Cheilinus trilobatus
DeepLog3
Blackeye thicklip
Hemigymnus melapterus
DeepLog2
Black-footed clown fish
Amphiprion nigripes
DeepLog2
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog2
Desjardin's sailfin tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
DeepLog2
Dotdash goatfish
Parupeneus barberinus
DeepLog2
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog2
Orangespine surgeonfish
Naso elegans
DeepLog2
Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
DeepLog2
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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