Lighthouse Maratua
Located 25 minutes north of Nabucco Islands, on the north side of Maratua Islands, you will find this remarkable wall. This dive site is ideal for divers with beginner to advanced skills and offers an exhilarating experience in moderate to strong currents. The reef slopes steeply and features a sandy plateau at depths of 40-45 meters.
Divers can expect an abundance of marine life at this site, including magnificent creatures such as spotted eagle rays, gray reef sharks, thresher sharks, whale sharks, barracuda, spiny mackerel, tuna, and various macro species. With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this is an excellent location for underwater exploration.
Indulge in the wonders of this dive site, where breathtaking encounters await. Dive into the depths of Maratua Islands' wall and witness a mesmerizing display of marine biodiversity.
Divers can expect an abundance of marine life at this site, including magnificent creatures such as spotted eagle rays, gray reef sharks, thresher sharks, whale sharks, barracuda, spiny mackerel, tuna, and various macro species. With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this is an excellent location for underwater exploration.
Indulge in the wonders of this dive site, where breathtaking encounters await. Dive into the depths of Maratua Islands' wall and witness a mesmerizing display of marine biodiversity.
Diving Conditions Score for Lighthouse Maratua
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lighthouse Maratua
Depth
23m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Lighthouse Maratua
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
11.4 m/s
Water Temp
30.3°C
Visibility
18.2km
Cloud Cover
94%
Wave Period
6.3s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lighthouse Maratua
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Dive Score Chart for Lighthouse Maratua
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.187403448275862/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 6.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.418237623762376/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lighthouse Maratua: 06:00
Sunset at Lighthouse Maratua: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lighthouse Maratua 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
9:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.18m (5.8s), Wind: 6.8 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 11.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lighthouse MaratuaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lighthouse Maratua
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 Lighthouse Maratua
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 Lighthouse Maratua
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
April
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Lighthouse Maratua
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
April
Visibility
6.6m / 21.7ft
June
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lighthouse Maratua
Lighthouse Maratua shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). July is usually the driest month with 6.3mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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