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Golden Passage

Golden Passage is a popular dive site located in the northern area of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This site features a gentle slope with a maximum depth of 25 meters, offering a thrilling experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. The current conditions at Golden Passage are typically strong, making it particularly suitable for experienced divers seeking an exhilarating adventure.

Diving in Golden Passage provides the opportunity to explore a vibrant underwater world teeming with diverse marine life. The site boasts stunning coral formations, making it a visual treat for underwater photography enthusiasts. Divers can also encounter a variety of fascinating creatures, including black tip and white tip reef sharks, schooling fish, nudibranchs, dugong, pygmy seahorses, as well as crabs and shrimp.

With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, Golden Passage offers clear and intriguing underwater views. Situated close to other noteworthy locations such as Viewpoint Trail, Komodo, Manggarai Barat, and East Nusa Tenggara, this dive site provides divers with convenient access to explore the surrounding areas.

Experience the captivating wonders of Golden Passage, a remarkable dive site in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Dive in and discover the hidden treasures that await beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Golden Passage

8.5
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Golden Passage

Depth

19m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Golden Passage

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

6 m/s

Water Temp

29.3°C

Visibility

29.92km

Cloud Cover

38%

Wave Period

5.05s

Air Temperature

27.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Golden Passage
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Dive Score Chart for Golden Passage

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 9.121133993399342/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 3.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.594966666666668/10.

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

Sunrise at Golden Passage: 06:00
Sunset at Golden Passage: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Golden Passage 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
10:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.5m (5.05s), Wind: 3.4 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Golden Passage
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Golden Passage

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 Golden Passage

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 Golden Passage

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

Ideal Conditions for Golden Passage

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.1m / 46.3ft

April

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Golden Passage

Golden Passage 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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