Rainbow Reef

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Rainbow Reef

5–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+7)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
5.0 s
Swell
0.4 m
3.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
28.9°C
Wind
5.7 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.9 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
05:15–05:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
Next 72 hours
05:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
23:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
05:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
23:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
05:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
23:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°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

Jan-Sep

Peak month

May 28.9°

Jan24.5°
Feb24.7°
Mar25.9°
Apr27.5°
May28.9°
Jun28.6°
Jul28.1°
Aug28.3°
Sep28.9°
Oct28.0°
Nov26.8°
Dec25.5°
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

Reefreefsalt 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
Eight banded butterfly fish
Chaetodon octofasciatus
DeepLog1
Salmon clownfish
Amphiprion perideraion
DeepLog1
Sunburst butterflyfish
Chaetodon kleinii
DeepLog1
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
DeepLog1
White salmacis urchin
Salmacis sphaeroides
DeepLog1
Zebra turkeyfish
Dendrochirus zebra
DeepLog1
Apogon coccineus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Helcogramma desa
Nearby OBIS observations4
Brotula multibarbata
Nearby OBIS observations3
Cephalopholis boenak
Nearby OBIS observations3
Cheilodipterus macrodon
Nearby OBIS observations3
Diademichthys lineatus
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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