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Arus Balee (Bastard Current)

Aceh, Indonesia
AOW suggestedStrong current and down-currents, depth5–31 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Arus Balee (Bastard Current) at a glance

Arus Balee (Bastard Current) is a advanced boat dive site in Aceh, Indonesia with depths of 5–31 m (16–102 ft). Typically most favorable Mar · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Giant trevally, Bluefin trevally, and Gorgonian sea fans. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 10h ago
1.2 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Strong current and down-currents, depth

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Sun—
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:11 · Sunrise 6:33 · Sunset 18:57

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.4 km from site · graded 10h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Giant trevally, Bluefin trevally, Gorgonian sea fans
Best time: May to September on favourable current

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan58%29°C1.4 m
  2. Feb66%29°C1.4 m
  3. Mar77%30°C1.3 m
  4. Apr77%30°C1.4 m
  5. May40%30°C1.8 m
  6. Jun8%30°C2.1 m
  7. Jul5%30°C2.2 m
  8. Aug6%30°C2.1 m
  9. Sep4%30°C2.1 m
  10. Oct45%29°C1.7 m
  11. Nov59%29°C1.5 m
  12. Dec65%29°C1.5 m

March 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.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Giant trevallyCommonly seen
  • Bluefin trevallyCommonly seen
  • Gorgonian sea fansCommonly seen
  • Staghorn and table coralCommonly seen
  • Blue-spotted stingrayOccasionally seen
  • FusiliersCommonly seen
  • SnapperCommonly seen
  • BarracudaOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Reputedly the most beautiful reef around Pulau Weh, a current-swept slope densely packed with gorgonian fans, staghorn and table coral. Strong flow draws large giant trevally and dense schools of fish, sometimes so thick they dim the light. Its English nickname reflects the demanding current; best run as a drift on slack or favourable tide.

boatdriftreef

Strong current and down-currents, depth

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