Bantukan
During your dive, you can expect excellent visibility of up to 30 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the breathtaking marine life and stunning coral formations. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site is suitable for all levels of expertise.
Some of the special sightings you can look forward to include mackerel, true squid (cuttlefish), head scallop, macro life, and a vibrant variety of hard and soft corals. Don't miss the chance to explore this amazing underwater world during high tide for the best diving conditions.
For an unforgettable diving adventure, make sure to add this dive site to your itinerary.
Diving Conditions Score for Bantukan
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bantukan
Depth
19m
Visibility
30m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Bantukan
Wave Height
0.26m
Wind Speed
19 m/s
Water Temp
30°C
Visibility
39.3km
Cloud Cover
95%
Wave Period
3.65s
Air Temperature
28.3°C
Precipitation
0.6 mm
Dive Score Chart for Bantukan
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.159706060606062/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 13.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.603714285714284/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Bantukan 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.18m (4.4s), Wind: 13.5 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 7.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for BantukanAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bantukan
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 Bantukan
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bantukan
Ideal Conditions for Bantukan
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
April
Visibility
8.7m / 28.5ft
November
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bantukan
Bantukan shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°C) and January the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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). November is usually the driest month with 5.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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