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Arus Balee (Bastard Current)

Aceh, Indonesia
AOW suggestedStrong current and down-currents, depth5–31 m (16–102 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Arus Balee (Bastard Current) at a glance

Arus Balee (Bastard Current) is an 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 Blue-spotted stingray, Staghorn and table coral, and Fusiliers. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 7:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:20

Forecast for this hour · 0:00 · run under 1 h ago
0.8 m (2.6 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 29°C ( · Forecast 85°F · seasonal avg 85°F)

Site hazards: Strong current and down-currents, depth

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Mon
Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 5 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu7:00–10:00 favorable, 10:00–12:00 moderate, 12:00–19:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat7:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–18:00 moderate, 18:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 11 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sun7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:03 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 18:20 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.4 km from site · updated 27 Oct, 00:22 GMT+7

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Staghorn and table coral, Fusiliers, Gorgonian sea fan
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. January, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  2. February, 66% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  3. March, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  5. May, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.8 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  6. June, 8% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 5% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  8. August, 6% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 4% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 45% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  11. November, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  12. December, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots

March has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated June 2026

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.

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Strong current and down-currents, depth

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