Maldives
White Sands (Whale Shark)
5–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
93Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT+5)
Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
7.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
6.0 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
30.6°C
Wind
7.1 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:15–06:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.7°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.6°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.6°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth5–15 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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Seasons · water temperature
12-month outlook
Best window
Nov-Apr
Peak month
Apr 29.7°
Jan28.0°
Feb28.3°
Mar29.0°
Apr29.7°
May29.5°
Jun29.1°
Jul29.0°
Aug29.0°
Sep28.8°
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.
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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
Ocellated eagle ray
Aetobatus ocellatus
DeepLog9
Steephead parrotfish
Chlorurus strongylocephalus
DeepLog6
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog5
Orangespine surgeonfish
Naso elegans
DeepLog5
Oriental sweetlips
Plectorhinchus vittatus
DeepLog5
Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
DeepLog5
Spotted parrotfish
Cetoscarus ocellatus
DeepLog5
Black-blotched porcupinefish
Diodon liturosus
DeepLog4
Orange-lined triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
DeepLog4
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog3
Bridled parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
DeepLog3
Goldsaddle goatfish
Parupeneus cyclostomus
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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