Arco Point
With its vibrant marine life, this spot is particularly renowned for macro diving. Prepare to encounter fascinating species such as giant frogfish, clown frogfish, anemone fish, Pegasus, flounders, and scorpion fish.
One of the highlights of this dive site is the famous "Hole in the Wall." Along the wall, you'll be captivated by the stunning display of soft corals, surrounded by a vertical drop ranging from 8 to 22 meters. As you descend further to a maximum depth of 21 meters, you'll encounter enchanting coral gardens that extend down to 30 meters. Keep an eye out for the elusive dark shouldered snake eels and the striking white-eyed moray eels residing within the tunnel.
Overall, this dive location is not only a paradise for divers, but it also provides an enriching underwater experience for all skill levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Arco Point
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Arco Point
Depth
21m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Arco Point
Wave Height
0.28m
Wind Speed
6.8 m/s
Water Temp
30.7°C
Visibility
19.94km
Cloud Cover
40%
Wave Period
2.75s
Air Temperature
25.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Arco Point
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.85049649122807/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 7 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 9.071645454545454/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Arco Point are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.06m (2.75s), Wind: 1.5 m/s
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.24m (2.85s), Wind: 7 m/s
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Arco PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Arco Point
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Arco Point
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Arco Point
Ideal Conditions for Arco Point
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
May
Visibility
10.7m / 35.1ft
September
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Arco Point
Arco Point shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (22.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). February is usually the driest month with 1.9mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026