Batu Rufas
Located near the renowned Piaynemo, this dive site is part of our day trips and is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Soul Scuba Divers Dive Centre. It offers a boat dive experience that starts from the bay, leading to a stunning wall and a swim through at a depth of 5 meters, concluding in a marvelous coral garden. The site is populated by an array of marine life, including mackerels, fusiliers, napoleon wrasse, humphead parrotfish, sea fans, bluefin travelly, triggerfish, and pufferfish.
This dive site is a fantastic addition to our day trips, and it is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers. With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this Indonesian location promises magnificent underwater exploration. It is situated near Batu Rufus Dive Site, West Papua, 98481, Indonesia.
This dive site is a fantastic addition to our day trips, and it is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers. With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this Indonesian location promises magnificent underwater exploration. It is situated near Batu Rufus Dive Site, West Papua, 98481, Indonesia.
Diving Conditions Score for Batu Rufas
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Batu Rufas
Depth
23m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Batu Rufas
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
35.8 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
34.62km
Cloud Cover
84%
Wave Period
4s
Air Temperature
27.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Batu Rufas
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Dive Score Chart for Batu Rufas
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.2058/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.86m, Wind 38.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.8535666666666675/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Batu Rufas: 06:00
Sunset at Batu Rufas: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Batu Rufas 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.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.86m (4.05s), Wind: 38.6 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 35.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Batu RufasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Batu Rufas
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 Rufas
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 Batu Rufas
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Batu Rufas
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
April
Visibility
11.0m / 36.1ft
October
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
May
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Batu Rufas
Batu Rufas follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (23.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in May with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in May 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). October is usually the driest month with 2.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during May to July, 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 10, 2026
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