Long Reef

Maldives

Long Reef

8–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.7 m
9.1 s
Swell
0.7 m
8.4 s
Current speed
2.9 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
29.9°C
Wind
7.7 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.6 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
01:00–02:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed2.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-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: 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.

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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
Black-blotched porcupinefish
Diodon liturosus
DeepLog1
Convict surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
DeepLog1
Imbricata atlantic hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
DeepLog1
Coenobita rugosus
Nearby OBIS observations11
Thalassia hemprichii
Nearby OBIS observations6
Pemphis acidula
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acanthurus leucosternon
Nearby OBIS observations4
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Coenobita perlatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Grapsus tenuicrustatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Amphiprion nigripes
Nearby OBIS observations3
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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