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Cha Cha

Located within the Bunaken National Park in the heart of the coral triangle, this dive site is a haven for divers looking to explore the underwater wonders. With its vibrant wall dive, teeming with an abundance of marine life, including breathtaking corals and sponges, this location is perfect for freediving, scuba diving, and snorkeling enthusiasts.

At this captivating site, divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of species, making each dive an unforgettable experience. From graceful green turtles to majestic White/Black Tip Sharks, elegant Eagle Rays, impressive Napoleon Fish, vibrant Nudibranchs, and tiny Pygmy Seahorses, the underwater world here is a spectacle to behold. In addition, Shrimps and Crabs add to the rich biodiversity of this dive spot.

With an impressive visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 21m, this dive site is suitable for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure.

Explore the underwater wonders of our dive site and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of Bunaken National Park. Book your next dive with us and prepare to be amazed.

Diving Conditions Score for Cha Cha

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 Cha Cha

Depth

21m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Cha Cha

Wave Height

0.14m

Wind Speed

7.2 m/s

Water Temp

30.5°C

Visibility

56.5km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

4.2s

Air Temperature

23.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cha Cha
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Dive Score Chart for Cha Cha

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.195705220883534/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 2.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.668458847736627/10.

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

Sunrise at Cha Cha: 06:00
Sunset at Cha Cha: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cha Cha 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
7:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.16m (4.15s), Wind: 2.2 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 2.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cha Cha
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cha Cha

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 Cha Cha

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 Cha Cha

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

Ideal Conditions for Cha Cha

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.2°C / 68.4°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cha Cha

Cha Cha shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.2°C) and December the coldest (16.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 22, 2026

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