Batu Kapal
Some of the fascinating underwater creatures you can encounter at this site include green turtles, white/black tip sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon fish, nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs, pygmy seahorses, and more.
With an excellent visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive spot provides ample opportunities for exploration. It is recommended for advanced divers who are seeking an exciting and challenging underwater adventure.
Discover the magic of this incredible site and immerse yourself in an unforgettable diving experience on Nain Island.
Diving Conditions Score for Batu Kapal
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Batu Kapal
Depth
24m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Batu Kapal
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
11.7 m/s
Water Temp
30.5°C
Visibility
51.02km
Cloud Cover
95%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Batu Kapal
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.711613450292397/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 2.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.521121305841925/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Batu Kapal 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: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.44m (5.7s), Wind: 2.1 m/s
Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 2.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Batu KapalAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Batu Kapal
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 Batu Kapal
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Batu Kapal
Ideal Conditions for Batu Kapal
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
April
Visibility
11.0m / 36.1ft
September
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
August
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Batu Kapal
Batu Kapal shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in August with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in August 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). September is usually the driest month with 2.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during August to October, 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 - Jul 11, 2026