Hunga
This dive site is located in the middle of the ocean, offering an exciting drift dive experience. Divers will have the opportunity to explore stunning pinnacles adorned with vibrant sponges and robust hard coral formations. It is important to plan this dive during low tide due to its tidal nature.
During your dive, you will be delighted by the abundance of tropical fish species that grace these waters. With a stroke of luck, you may even encounter graceful sea turtles swimming alongside you. The visibility at this dive site is a remarkable 12 meters, allowing for clear underwater views. The maximum depth of the dive is 16 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Located in Tanzania, this dive site is in close proximity to Nungwi, Kaskazini A, Zanzibar North, Zanzibar, 2651, providing divers with convenient access to this captivating underwater world. Come and explore this exhilarating dive site for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
During your dive, you will be delighted by the abundance of tropical fish species that grace these waters. With a stroke of luck, you may even encounter graceful sea turtles swimming alongside you. The visibility at this dive site is a remarkable 12 meters, allowing for clear underwater views. The maximum depth of the dive is 16 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Located in Tanzania, this dive site is in close proximity to Nungwi, Kaskazini A, Zanzibar North, Zanzibar, 2651, providing divers with convenient access to this captivating underwater world. Come and explore this exhilarating dive site for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Hunga
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hunga
Depth
16m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Hunga
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
17.7 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
33.54km
Cloud Cover
61%
Wave Period
5.25s
Air Temperature
25.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hunga
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Dive Score Chart for Hunga
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.120899999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 18.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.84134649859944/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Hunga: 06:00
Sunset at Hunga: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Hunga 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
12:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.7m (5.6s), Wind: 18.6 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 11.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for HungaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hunga
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 Hunga
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Hunga
June
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Hunga
Water Temp
26.2°C / 79.2°F
May
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
December
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hunga
Hunga follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.2°C) and October the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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 17, 2026
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