Francisco Reef
Named after a houseguest at Biodiversity Resort who explored this area, this dive site in Indonesia offers a tremendous dive experience for both beginner and advanced divers. Descend onto a shallow rock and immediately be greeted by the colorful presence of Anthias and Fusiliers. As you swim around the rock, keep a lookout for the exquisite Ghost Pipefish. Explore the natural slope and reach a maximum depth of 21m, where you may encounter Blue Spotted Stingrays and even the elusive Pygmy Seahorse. Don't forget to peek under the overhangs to spot some Wobbegong Sharks. With a visibility of 12m, this less well-known site provides the perfect opportunity to capture stunning underwater photography in the picturesque Raja Ampat region. Complete your diving adventure in Indonesia by visiting this unforgettable dive site, located near Friwen Wall in West Papua.
Diving Conditions Score for Francisco Reef
8.9
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Francisco Reef
Depth
21m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Francisco Reef
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
6 m/s
Water Temp
29.9°C
Visibility
48.28km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
3.15s
Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Francisco Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Francisco Reef
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 9.018805050505051/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 7.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.537289201877936/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Francisco Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Francisco Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Francisco 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
10:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.3s), Wind: 7.4 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.25s), Wind: 6.8 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Francisco ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Francisco 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 Francisco Reef
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 Francisco Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Francisco Reef
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Francisco Reef
Francisco Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). October is usually the driest month with 3.6mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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