Sumatra, Indonesia
    Pulau Weh

    Arus Balee

    Protected Area

    Pulau Weh

    Why dive here

    Arus Balee is a dive where divers can encounter mantis shrimp.

    Marine lifeMantis Shrimp

    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 NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-0.83, 101.81) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Air Temperature

    25.81°C

    78°F

    Wind Speed

    2.74 m/s

    5.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.2 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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