Embudu House Reef
This dive site is perfect for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located just off the shore, the accessible house reef is teeming with vibrant marine life.
Observe turtles gracefully feeding on the reef while reef sharks majestically swim by. You'll also encounter an abundance of angelfish, triggerfish, and impressive schools of sweetlips.
During a dive at Embudu 3 Potato Reef, qualified scuba divers like Dive buddy Juergen can explore the depths reaching a maximum of 18 meters with a visibility of 17 meters. The dive lasts for approximately 55 minutes, offering ample time to catch a glimpse of the intriguing wreck nearby.
Please note that further details such as the country and close location can be found by referencing the provided data (Country: undefined, Close Location: 206).
Observe turtles gracefully feeding on the reef while reef sharks majestically swim by. You'll also encounter an abundance of angelfish, triggerfish, and impressive schools of sweetlips.
During a dive at Embudu 3 Potato Reef, qualified scuba divers like Dive buddy Juergen can explore the depths reaching a maximum of 18 meters with a visibility of 17 meters. The dive lasts for approximately 55 minutes, offering ample time to catch a glimpse of the intriguing wreck nearby.
Please note that further details such as the country and close location can be found by referencing the provided data (Country: undefined, Close Location: 206).
Diving Conditions Score for Embudu House Reef
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Embudu House Reef
Depth
18m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Embudu House Reef
Wave Height
0.94m
Wind Speed
19.8 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
6.32km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.35s
Air Temperature
26.6°C
Precipitation
0.6 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Embudu House Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Embudu House Reef
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.635853658536584/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 13.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.09976114398422/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Embudu House Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Embudu House Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Embudu House Reef 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
16:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.78m (8.2s), Wind: 13.4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 13.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Embudu House ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Embudu House Reef
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 Embudu House Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Embudu House Reef
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.6
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Embudu House Reef
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Embudu House Reef
Embudu House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (22.8°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). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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 22, 2026
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