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Barracuda Point Udar Besar

The dive site is situated in the southeastern part of Pulau Uda Besar and the northwestern portion of Sepanggar Island. Accessible by boat, this site is just a short 5-minute ride from both Pulau Uda Kecil and Sepanggar Island. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life at this location, including schools of Barracudas, which are more abundant during certain seasons. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, you can enjoy exploring the diverse marine life and gentle currents that this site has to offer. With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site is perfect for divers of all skill levels.

Diving Conditions Score for Barracuda Point Udar Besar

6.5
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Barracuda Point Udar Besar

Depth

17m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Barracuda Point Udar Besar

Wave Height

0.72m

Wind Speed

5.5 m/s

Water Temp

31.3°C

Visibility

9.7km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

5.1s

Air Temperature

28.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barracuda Point Udar Besar
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Dive Score Chart for Barracuda Point Udar Besar

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.931214953271028/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.23081560283688/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Barracuda Point Udar Besar: 06:00
Sunset at Barracuda Point Udar Besar: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Barracuda Point Udar Besar 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.

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Best Overall
13:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.74m (5.35s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Barracuda Point Udar Besar
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barracuda Point Udar Besar

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 Barracuda Point Udar Besar

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Barracuda Point Udar Besar

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Barracuda Point Udar Besar

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.8°C / 80.2°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Barracuda Point Udar Besar

Barracuda Point Udar Besar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and December the coldest (21.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). July is usually the driest month with 3.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

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