Cliffhanger

Maldives

Cliffhanger

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
8.5 s
Swell
0.7 m
7.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
30.2°C
Wind
20.0 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
01:00–02:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 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: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
Catalog depth5–30 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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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°
Jun29.2°
Jul29.1°
Aug29.0°
Sep28.9°
Oct28.7°
Nov28.7°
Dec28.4°
Current: strong
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

salt Wateradvanced 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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Phyllidiopsis striata
Nearby OBIS observations5
Plectorhinchus vittatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Xanthidae
Nearby OBIS observations3
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Nearby OBIS observations2
Acanthurus leucosternon
Nearby OBIS observations2
Amphiprion nigripes
Nearby OBIS observations2
Argyropelecus affinis
Nearby OBIS observations2
Belizeana tuberculata
Nearby OBIS observations2
Chaetodon trifasciatus
Nearby OBIS observations2
Charadrius hiaticula
Nearby OBIS observations2
Clibanarius humilis
Nearby OBIS observations2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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