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Bunaken Timur 1

Located in the heart of the coral triangle within Bunaken National Park, this dive site offers an incredible wall diving experience. It is teeming with a diverse range of marine life, vibrant corals, and stunning sponges. Whether you are interested in freediving, scuba diving, or snorkeling, this site is a perfect choice for all underwater enthusiasts.

Explore the depths and encounter awe-inspiring creatures including the magnificent green turtle, graceful White/Black Tip Shark, majestic Eagle Ray, mighty Napoleon Fish, delicate Nudibranchs, curious Shrimps, elusive Crabs, and even the enchanting Pygmy Seahorse. The list goes on with an array of fascinating sea creatures that will leave you in awe.

With a visibility of 22m and a maximum depth of 21m, this site provides optimal conditions for exploration. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site welcomes divers of all skill levels to uncover its hidden treasures. Prepare to be captivated by the underwater world as you embark on an unforgettable diving experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Bunaken Timur 1

8.4
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Bunaken Timur 1

Depth

21m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Bunaken Timur 1

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

6 m/s

Water Temp

30.4°C

Visibility

52.3km

Cloud Cover

88%

Wave Period

3.7s

Air Temperature

29.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bunaken Timur 1
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Dive Score Chart for Bunaken Timur 1

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 9.317366666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.674583783783785/10.

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

Sunrise at Bunaken Timur 1: 06:00
Sunset at Bunaken Timur 1: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Bunaken Timur 1 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
10:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.1m (4s), Wind: 2.6 m/s

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Safest Overall
9:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.1m (3.9s), Wind: 2.1 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 4.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Bunaken Timur 1
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bunaken Timur 1

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 Bunaken Timur 1

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 Bunaken Timur 1

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

Ideal Conditions for Bunaken Timur 1

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.2°C / 79.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

10.7m / 35.1ft

September

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Bunaken Timur 1

Bunaken Timur 1 shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.2°C) and January the coldest (22.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). April is usually the driest month with 5.7mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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