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Lekuan 1

Located in the breathtaking Bunaken National Park, this dive site is nestled in the heart of the coral triangle. It offers an exhilarating wall dive experience, showcasing a vibrant ecosystem brimming with captivating marine life, including stunning corals, sponges, and more. Whether you're an enthusiast of freediving, scuba diving, or snorkeling, this site is an ideal choice. Prepare to encounter a diverse array of awe-inspiring creatures, such as green turtles, White/Black Tip Sharks, Eagle Rays, Napoleon Fish, Nudibranchs, Shrimps, Crabs, Pygmy Seahorses, and countless others. Boasting an impressive visibility of 22m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive site caters to divers of all skill levels, from novices to experts. Immerse yourself in this remarkable underwater paradise at DiveChamp.com.

Diving Conditions Score for Lekuan 1

9
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for Lekuan 1

Depth

22m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Lekuan 1

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

2 m/s

Water Temp

30.9°C

Visibility

56.5km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

4.2s

Air Temperature

29.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lekuan 1
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Dive Score Chart for Lekuan 1

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.676390476190477/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 0.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.030044715447154/10.

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

Sunrise at Lekuan 1: 06:00
Sunset at Lekuan 1: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Lekuan 1 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
8:00

Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.12m (4.2s), Wind: 0.9 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 2.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Lekuan 1
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lekuan 1

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 Lekuan 1

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Lekuan 1

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Lekuan 1

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.2°C / 79.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

10.7m / 35.1ft

September

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Lekuan 1

Lekuan 1 shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.2°C) and January the coldest (22.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). April is usually the driest month with 5.7mm 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.

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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