Owen's Reef

Vanuatu

Owen's Reef

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
43Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+11)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
5.6 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
26.1°C
Wind
11.3 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.7 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:30–23:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
17:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Feb 28.7°

Jan28.4°
Feb28.7°
Mar28.7°
Apr28.2°
May27.4°
Jun26.5°
Jul25.8°
Aug25.6°
Sep25.7°
Oct26.1°
Nov26.8°
Dec27.8°
Current: mild
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

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

12 km · nearby observations
Decorated goby
Istigobius decoratus
DeepLog2
Fire goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
DeepLog2
Redfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunulatus
DeepLog2
Actinarians
Actinodendron alcyonoideum
DeepLog1
Arc-eye hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
DeepLog1
Blackbar devil
Plectroglyphidodon dickii
DeepLog1
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog1
Black-spotted pygmy-goby
Eviota melasma
DeepLog1
Camouflage grouper
Epinephelus polyphekadion
DeepLog1
Clown triggerfish
Balistoides conspicillum
DeepLog1
Coral filefish
Oxymonacanthus longirostris
DeepLog1
Elegant phyllidia
Phyllidia elegans
DeepLog1
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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