China Shop
China Shop is a beginner-friendly dive site located in the northern area of Komodo National Park in Indonesia. Known for its gentle slope and mild current conditions, this site offers an easy and enjoyable diving experience for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 20 meters and a visibility of 18 meters, Crystal Shop showcases a stunning variety of marine life including vibrant corals, graceful eagle rays, intriguing reef sharks, colorful nudibranchs, curious crabs, and elegant stingrays. Explore this captivating underwater world at China Shop in Komodo, Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Diving Conditions Score for China Shop
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for China Shop
Depth
20m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for China Shop
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
14 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
2.02km
Cloud Cover
21%
Wave Period
7.35s
Air Temperature
31.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for China Shop
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Dive Score Chart for China Shop
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.193072972972974/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 6.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.317070393374741/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at China Shop: 06:00
Sunset at China Shop: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at China Shop 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
11:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.4m (7.4s), Wind: 6.3 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.4m, Wind: 11.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for China ShopAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at China Shop
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 China Shop
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 China Shop
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for China Shop
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
April
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for China Shop
China Shop follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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 12, 2026
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