South Africa

Bikini Reef

10–20 mMax Depth

boatEntry

4Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

2.7 m

8.3 s

Swell

2.4 m

7.8 s

Current speed

1.0 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

24.8°C

Wind

24.2 km/h

→ S

Sea level

0.5 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.9–2.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.1–1.9 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.1–1.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.7–2.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C

Next 72 hours

11:00

Waves: 2.7 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 24.8°C

17:00

Waves: 2.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 24.8°C

23:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 24.8°C

05:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 24.7°C

11:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 24.9°C

17:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 24.9°C

23:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 24.8°C

05:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 24.8°C

11:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.0°C

17:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 25.1°C

23:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 24.9°C

05:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 24.9°C

Catalog depth10–20 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Feb 27.4°

Jan26.8°

Feb27.4°

Mar27.1°

Apr26.3°

May25.0°

Jun23.7°

Jul22.8°

Aug22.4°

Sep22.6°

Oct23.2°

Nov24.5°

Dec25.4°

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

reefsalt 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

Indo-pacif. bottlenose dolphin

Tursiops aduncus

DeepLog1

Natal knifejaw

Oplegnathus robinsoni

DeepLog1

Spotcheek emperor

Lethrinus rubrioperculatus

DeepLog1

Striped-fin grouper

Epinephelus posteli

DeepLog1

Biota incertae sedis

Nearby OBIS observations56

Animalia

Nearby OBIS observations25

Zambezi shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Nearby OBIS observations25

Chordata

Nearby OBIS observations22

Mammalia

Nearby OBIS observations7

Florideophyceae

Nearby OBIS observations3

tiger shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

Nearby OBIS observations3

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

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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