Palong Bay

Thailand

Palong Bay

5–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+7)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
6.0 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
31.0°C
Wind
9.5 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.8 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:30–18:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature31.0°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
12:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 31.1°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.9°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 31.2°C
Catalog depth5–18 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 30.2°

Jan28.4°
Feb28.8°
Mar29.4°
Apr30.2°
May30.2°
Jun30.1°
Jul29.8°
Aug29.6°
Sep29.2°
Oct29.0°
Nov28.9°
Dec28.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 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
Indo-Pacific sergeant
Abudefduf vaigiensis
DeepLog1
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
DeepLog1
Stony coral
Lobophyllia rowleyensis
DeepLog1
Yellow-breasy damselfish
Pomacentrus xanthosternus
DeepLog1
Phyllidiopsis striata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Zanclus cornutus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Balistoides viridescens
Nearby OBIS observations5
Echinothrix calamaris
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acanthaster planci
Nearby OBIS observations4
Halichoeres hortulanus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Radianthus magnifica
Nearby OBIS observations4
Scarus quoyi
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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