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Jackson Sunken Island

Discover the pristine reef located just across the beautiful and remote Jackson Beach in the Dominican Republic. Immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters abundant with vibrant coral and diverse marine life, making it a thriving and healthy dive site. According to local legend, this enchanting site was once an island that submerged, leaving behind this incredible underwater paradise.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the bustling ecosystem teeming with an array of reef fish and fascinating moray eels. As you explore the sandy bottom surrounding the reef, there is a high probability of encountering graceful rays gliding through the water.

With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or seeking a new adventure, this captivating location in El Grillo, Monte Plata, Dominican Republic is sure to leave you in awe.

Diving Conditions Score for Jackson Sunken Island

8.7
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Jackson Sunken Island

Depth

12m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Jackson Sunken Island

Wave Height

0.66m

Wind Speed

10.3 m/s

Water Temp

28.2°C

Visibility

24.56km

Cloud Cover

6%

Wave Period

5.8s

Air Temperature

26.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Jackson Sunken Island
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Dive Score Chart for Jackson Sunken Island

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 9.198531978319783/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 2.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.40070350877193/10.

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

Sunrise at Jackson Sunken Island: 06:00
Sunset at Jackson Sunken Island: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Jackson Sunken Island 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
12:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.74m (6.15s), Wind: 2.7 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 6.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Jackson Sunken Island
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jackson Sunken Island

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 Jackson Sunken Island

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.7/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Jackson Sunken Island

January
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Jackson Sunken Island

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.6m / 47.9ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Jackson Sunken Island

Jackson Sunken Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.7°C) and December the coldest (20.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.6mm 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.

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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