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Gindang

Gindang is a fantastic dive site near Rinca Island, Indonesia, offering a diverse range of macro marine life that can be discovered amidst the sandy bottom areas. It serves as an excellent alternative to the Wainilu dive site and is particularly enchanting for macro photography enthusiasts. Situated in a central location, Gindang is also beginner-friendly, making it an ideal spot for divers of all levels.

Some of the captivating marine creatures you can encounter at Gindang include the elusive ribbon eel, frogfish, dragonets, captivating blue-ringed octopuses, mesmerizing wunderpuses, cunning mimic octopuses, charming zebra crabs, remarkable Coleman shrimps, captivating harlequin shrimps, vibrant nudibranchs, elusive snake eels, fascinating flying gurnards, and the mystical ghost pipe seahorses.

With good visibility up to 9 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, Gindang offers an exceptional underwater experience for advanced divers. Its close proximity to Pasir Panjang, Manggarai Barat, in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, makes it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts eager to explore the wonders of this remarkable site.

Diving Conditions Score for Gindang

8
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Gindang

Depth

17m

Visibility

9m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Gindang

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

28.8°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

7.8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.593333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.093333333333334/10.

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

Sunrise at Gindang: 06:00
Sunset at Gindang: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Gindang 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
6:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.52m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 10 m/s

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

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 Gindang

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 Gindang

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

Ideal Conditions for Gindang

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.9°C / 69.6°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 Gindang

Gindang follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.9°C) and December the coldest (16.9°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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