Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
The bay houses one of the seven well-preserved Japanese "Mavis" Kawanashi Seaplanes. This wreck stands upright on the silty ocean floor at depths ranging from 26m to 33m. Despite challenging visibility conditions, the site offers a captivating dive experience with its diverse marine life including nudis, corals, lionfish, snapper, and trevelly.
Located in Tulagi, Central Province, Solomon Islands, this wreck is ideal for advanced divers with a maximum depth of 31m. The country's remarkable underwater treasure, it presents an excellent opportunity for underwater exploration.
Located in Tulagi, Central Province, Solomon Islands, this wreck is ideal for advanced divers with a maximum depth of 31m. The country's remarkable underwater treasure, it presents an excellent opportunity for underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
8.7
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Depth
31m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
12 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
34.18km
Cloud Cover
18%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
25.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.438862745098039/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 16 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.9413418604651165/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck) 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
17:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.25s), Wind: 16 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.25s), Wind: 15.9 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 15 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
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 Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
October
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck) follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 - Jul 6, 2026
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