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Kenyalang Wreck

The Baram 8, an artificial reef made from a decommissioned oil rig, rests on a flat sandy bottom with a maximum depth of 23m. It is suitable for both Open Water and Advanced divers, with the shallowest point located around 13m. This thriving dive site is home to a diverse range of marine life, including majestic giant groupers, banded coral shrimp, moray eels, white-eye morays, schooling jacks, blue-spotted stingrays, scorpionfish, and banded sea snakes. With a visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 20m, this remarkable dive spot is recommended for advanced divers seeking a memorable underwater experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Kenyalang Wreck

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Kenyalang Wreck

Depth

20m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Kenyalang Wreck

Wave Height

0.54m

Wind Speed

29.9 m/s

Water Temp

30.4°C

Visibility

3.44km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

3.1s

Air Temperature

26.3°C

Precipitation

0.7 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kenyalang Wreck
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Dive Score Chart for Kenyalang Wreck

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.8724873015873005/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.400526315789474/10.

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

Sunrise at Kenyalang Wreck: 06:00
Sunset at Kenyalang Wreck: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Kenyalang 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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.44m (4.2s), Wind: 8 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 12.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Kenyalang Wreck
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kenyalang 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 Kenyalang Wreck

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Kenyalang Wreck

February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
April
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Kenyalang Wreck

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

10.3m / 33.8ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Kenyalang Wreck

Kenyalang Wreck shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.9°C) and December the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.8m 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). March is usually the driest month with 1.7mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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