Alor
Why dive here
With 253+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, giant moray eels, sea turtles and sperm whales - Alor offers some of Atauro Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, November, December.
Okay, so you’re looking at Atauro, specifically the Alor site. It's not one of those mega-famous spots, which, for us, is half the appeal. What you’ll find here are healthy reefs, a good spread of critters, and crucially, fewer divers bumping elbows with you. We’ve had some truly tranquil dives here, just following the contours of the reef, spotting everything from the usual reef fish to some cool nudibranchs if you keep your eyes peeled. If you appreciate a relaxed pace and aren’t chasing that one specific bucket-list animal, Alor offers a solid, unhurried dive experience.
Typical Alor Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Alor
Alor Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Alor, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.21, 125.56) (41km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 27.3–31°C
Air Temperature
25°C
77°F
Wind Speed
3.89 m/s
7.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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