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Busa Bora Barat

This dive site in Indonesia, located in Minahasa Utara, North Sulawesi, offers an incredible underwater experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. With a maximum depth of 20 meters and a visibility of 19 meters, this site is perfect for exploring the stunning coral garden that stretches from 3 meters down to the sandy bottom at 30 meters.

One of the highlights of this dive site is the presence of three coral blocks teeming with vibrant marine life. Divers will encounter an array of colorful hard and soft corals, along with fascinating species such as pygmy seahorses, frogfish, cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, this site offers a captivating underwater world to explore. So, come and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this dive site in Indonesia.

Diving Conditions Score for Busa Bora Barat

8.3
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Busa Bora Barat

Depth

20m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Busa Bora Barat

Wave Height

0.3m

Wind Speed

18.5 m/s

Water Temp

30.4°C

Visibility

59.8km

Cloud Cover

20%

Wave Period

5.3s

Air Temperature

27.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Busa Bora Barat
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Dive Score Chart for Busa Bora Barat

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.469719298245614/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 16.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.9101910891089116/10.

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

Sunrise at Busa Bora Barat: 06:00
Sunset at Busa Bora Barat: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Busa Bora Barat 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
6:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.46m (4.75s), Wind: 16.9 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 12 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Busa Bora Barat
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Busa Bora Barat

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 Busa Bora Barat

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 Busa Bora Barat

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

Ideal Conditions for Busa Bora Barat

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.4m / 40.7ft

August

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

May

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Busa Bora Barat

Busa Bora Barat shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (22.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in May with average wave heights of 1.0m 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). August is usually the driest month with 2.5mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 12, 2026

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