Cape Mansuar
Prepare to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including barracuda, fusiliers, surgeon fish, triggerfish, jacks, giant travelly, black tip sharks, green turtles, and batfishes. This underwater paradise is truly a sight to behold.
Ideal for beginners, our dive site in Raja Ampat, Indonesia is the perfect starting point for your diving explorations. Its convenient location near Cape Mansuar and Yenbuba in West Papua guarantees easy access to this underwater wonderland.
With a visibility of 20m and a maximum depth of 21m, divers of all levels will be captivated by the stunning underwater scenery and the opportunity to witness an array of marine species in their natural habitat.
Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure in Indonesia. Begin your Raja Ampat journey with a dive at our recommended site, where incredible underwater encounters await.
Diving Conditions Score for Cape Mansuar
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cape Mansuar
Depth
21m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cape Mansuar
Wave Height
0.3m
Wind Speed
11.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
26.2km
Cloud Cover
63%
Wave Period
3.1s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cape Mansuar
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.87013870967742/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 8.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.9768353535353524/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cape Mansuar 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: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.32m (3.3s), Wind: 2.8 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.3m (3.1s), Wind: 8.5 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 8.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cape MansuarAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cape Mansuar
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 Cape Mansuar
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cape Mansuar
Ideal Conditions for Cape Mansuar
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
April
Visibility
10.2m / 33.5ft
October
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cape Mansuar
Cape Mansuar follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (23.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). October is usually the driest month with 2.6mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026