Lighthouse Chanel

Maldives

Lighthouse Chanel

12–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
8.1 s
Swell
0.2 m
7.4 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
30.9°C
Wind
7.9 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
09:15–09:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
Fri, Oct 16Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.8°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.5°C
Next 72 hours
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
03:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
Catalog depth12–30 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.

Updated: cached data

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

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°
Jun29.2°
Jul29.1°
Aug29.0°
Sep28.9°
Oct28.7°
Nov28.7°
Dec28.4°
Current: mild
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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

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
Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
DeepLog1
Phyllidiopsis striata
Nearby OBIS observations5
Amphiprion nigripes
Nearby OBIS observations4
Gaillardiellus rueppellii
Nearby OBIS observations3
Plectorhinchus vittatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Nearby OBIS observations2
Acanthurus mata
Nearby OBIS observations2
Aequorea macrodactyla
Nearby OBIS observations2
Argyropelecus affinis
Nearby OBIS observations2
Asymmetron lucayanum
Nearby OBIS observations2
Belizeana tuberculata
Nearby OBIS observations2
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Nearby OBIS observations2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS →
Find a dive center