Sumatra, Indonesia
    Pulau Weh

    Arus Balee

    Best months: Jan–Feb

    Protected Area

    Pulau Weh

    Why dive here

    Arus Balee is a dive where divers can encounter mantis shrimp. Water ranges 29-32°C, warmest April, May, June.

    Best timeJan–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeMantis Shrimp
    Water29-32°C · warmest April, May, June

    Arus Balee gives you a good cross-section of what Sumatra offers without overwhelming you. It's a reliable spot for macro enthusiasts, with plenty of those little yellow-red pygmygobies darting around and the occasional spotted toby or orange-spotted blenny tucked away. We often find brownbanded wrasse picking through the staghorn coral, and if you’re patient, a dwarf moray might peek out. It’s a comfortable dive, nothing too strenuous, ideal for getting back into things after a travel day or for those who prefer a more relaxed pace. You won't find huge pelagics here, but the sheer number of smaller reef fish, like scissortail sergeants and Pacific gregory, always keeps things interesting.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arus Balee

    Arus Balee Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Arus Balee, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.93, 103.77) (179km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    31°C

    88°F · Range: 30.2–32.2°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    2.5 m/s

    4.9 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.1 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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