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30–60 mMax Depth
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Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.2 m
5.0 s
Swell
0.6 m
4.4 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
29.7°C
Wind
31.5 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.4–1.7 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
20:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
02:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
20:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
02:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
Catalog depth30–60 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

Jun 29.5°

Jan28.4°
Feb28.1°
Mar28.3°
Apr28.8°
May29.3°
Jun29.5°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.0°
Sep29.1°
Oct29.3°
Nov29.4°
Dec29.1°
Current: moderate
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

wallsalt Waterintermediate 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
Striated surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus striatus
DeepLog1
Porifera
Nearby OBIS observations13
Chaetodon ephippium
Nearby OBIS observations4
Acanthurus nigricauda
Nearby OBIS observations3
Amphiprion perideraion
Nearby OBIS observations3
Chlorurus sordidus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Naso vlamingii
Nearby OBIS observations3
Oxycheilinus digramma
Nearby OBIS observations3
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
Nearby OBIS observations3
Antipatharia
Nearby OBIS observations2
Balistoides conspicillum
Nearby OBIS observations2
Caranx sexfasciatus
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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