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IndianOcean
Indian Ocean
Between Africa, Asia, and Australia
The warmest ocean in the world, driver of the monsoon climate system, and host to spectacular coral reefs and diverse tropical ecosystems.
Max depth
7,290 m
Avg depth
3,741 m
Temperature
22 to 28 °C
Salinity
32-37 ppt
Wildlife
Marine life
Fish
Whale SharkNapoleon WrasseClownfishLionfishBarracuda
Mammals
DugongSpinner DolphinBlue Whale
Corals
Maldivian Reef CoralsFire CoralTable Coral
Invertebrates
Giant ClamMantis ShrimpCuttlefish
Other wildlife
Green Sea TurtleManta RayReef Shark
Activities
Sports suitability
Diving
Fishing
Sailing
Surfing
Snorkelling
Seafloor
Rock & geology
- BasaltVolcanic oceanic crust formed at mid-ocean ridges
- Calcareous oozeDominant on the shallower ridges
- Terrigenous mud & sandSediment carried from land by rivers
Live conditions · Open-Meteo Marine
Marine weather right now
Updated 12:40:04 PM
Sea surface temp
24.4 °C
Wind
—
Wave height
2.1 m
Wave period
8.0 s
Visibility
—
Air temp
—
Current
0.22 m/s
Swell height
1.4 m
Readings interpolated at -20.00°, 80.00°. Winds, waves, currents and sea surface temperature via Open-Meteo.
Tides · next 48 hours
Global tide model (estimate)Low tide
Fri 01:00 PM
0.00 m
High tide
Fri 07:00 PM
1.29 m
Low tide
Sat 01:00 AM
-0.07 m
High tide
Sat 07:00 AM
1.55 m
Estimated from the Open-Meteo tide model, relative to mean sea level. Not for navigation.
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