Arus Balee is a shore dive site in Aceh, Indonesia. Typically most favorable Apr · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Aulostomus chinensis, Abalistes stellaris, and Gymnothorax javanicus. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C
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First light 6:11 · Sunrise 6:33 · Sunset 18:57
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.5 km from site · graded 2h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
April hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Gymnothorax javanicus recorded here Dec–Feb (6 records)
most recent 2017
Rhinomuraena quaesita recorded here Dec–Jan, Sep (6 records)
most recent 2017
Odonus niger recorded here Dec–Jan, Sep (5 records)
most recent 2017
Balistoides viridescens recorded here Feb, Sep, Dec (4 records)
most recent 2017
Pterois volitans recorded here Jan, Sep (3 records)
most recent 2016
Arothron stellatus recorded here Sep, Dec (2 records)
most recent 2017
Aulostomus chinensis recorded here Dec–Jan (2 records)
most recent 2019
Balistoides conspicillum recorded here Feb, Sep (2 records)
most recent 2017
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
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Arus Balee is a dive site in Indonesia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Divers at Arus Balee in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Aulostomus chinensis, Abalistes stellaris, Gymnothorax javanicus, Eretmochelys imbricata, and Balistoides conspicillum. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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