Gunter's Wall
Divers can enter the site through a shallow rocky cove, starting at a depth of 5 meters. From there, they can follow the contour as it gradually descends towards a breathtaking wall that extends beyond the limits of recreational diving. With a maximum depth of 23 meters and visibility reaching up to 13 meters, Gunter's Wall offers an unforgettable diving experience for advanced divers. It's worth noting that this site is part of the largest marine sanctuary in Southern Leyte, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and abundance of marine life.
Diving Conditions Score for Gunter's Wall
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gunter's Wall
Depth
23m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Gunter's Wall
Wave Height
0.54m
Wind Speed
23.5 m/s
Water Temp
30.4°C
Visibility
38.52km
Cloud Cover
18%
Wave Period
3.55s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Gunter's Wall
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.80809090909091/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 21.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.63084641350211/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Gunter's Wall 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.
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.95s), Wind: 2.7 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.34m (2.75s), Wind: 21.6 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 21.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gunter's WallAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gunter's Wall
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 Gunter's Wall
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Gunter's Wall
Ideal Conditions for Gunter's Wall
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
May
Visibility
9.9m / 32.5ft
May
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gunter's Wall
Gunter's Wall shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 1.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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 21, 2026