Charapoanna Point
Located just a short boat ride away from Uepi Dive Shop in the beautiful Solomon Islands, this dive site offers an incredible underwater experience. Suitable for divers of all levels, with consideration for current conditions and planned depth, although caution is recommended in strong currents.
Prepare to be amazed by the vibrant reef front, teeming with an array of fish and stunning corals. From sharks to large fish schools, and the occasional sighting of rays and turtles, there is plenty of marine life to discover. The highlight of this dive is the thrilling drift along the passage, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the underwater world.
With visibility reaching up to 20m and a maximum depth of 23m, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable exploration. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or an expert diver, this dive site caters to divers of all levels of experience.
Plan your underwater adventure today and dive into the wonders of this Western Solomon Islands gem.
Prepare to be amazed by the vibrant reef front, teeming with an array of fish and stunning corals. From sharks to large fish schools, and the occasional sighting of rays and turtles, there is plenty of marine life to discover. The highlight of this dive is the thrilling drift along the passage, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the underwater world.
With visibility reaching up to 20m and a maximum depth of 23m, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable exploration. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or an expert diver, this dive site caters to divers of all levels of experience.
Plan your underwater adventure today and dive into the wonders of this Western Solomon Islands gem.
Diving Conditions Score for Charapoanna Point
8.5
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Charapoanna Point
Depth
23m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Charapoanna Point
Wave Height
0.32m
Wind Speed
4.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
18.06km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
25.1°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Charapoanna Point
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Dive Score Chart for Charapoanna Point
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 9.393457755775579/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 1.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.603129629629631/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Charapoanna Point: 06:00
Sunset at Charapoanna Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Charapoanna Point 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
12:00Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.32m (5.05s), Wind: 1.2 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 2.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Charapoanna PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Charapoanna Point
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 Charapoanna Point
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Charapoanna Point
July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Charapoanna Point
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
13.4m / 44.0ft
May
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Charapoanna Point
Charapoanna Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and December the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). July is usually the driest month with 1.6mm 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 - Jun 20, 2026
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