Lola Island
Lola Island, located at Zipolo Habu Resort in the Western Solomon Islands, is a popular dive site for beginners. This confined water location offers a gentle sandy slope within the Vona Vona Lagoon, with a maximum depth of 5m. It is frequently used for confined water training sessions.
Divers can expect to encounter various marine species at this site, including small Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as colorful reef fish like butterflyfish and triggerfish. Lola Island provides an immersive experience for inexperienced divers to practice their skills in a controlled environment.
Enhance your diving knowledge with this information:
- Visibility: 0m
- Max depth: 0m
- Diver Level: Beginner
- Country: Solomon Islands
- Close Location: Western Solomon Islands
Enjoy a memorable diving experience at Lola Island, the perfect spot for beginner divers to explore the underwater wonders of the Solomon Islands.
Divers can expect to encounter various marine species at this site, including small Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as colorful reef fish like butterflyfish and triggerfish. Lola Island provides an immersive experience for inexperienced divers to practice their skills in a controlled environment.
Enhance your diving knowledge with this information:
- Visibility: 0m
- Max depth: 0m
- Diver Level: Beginner
- Country: Solomon Islands
- Close Location: Western Solomon Islands
Enjoy a memorable diving experience at Lola Island, the perfect spot for beginner divers to explore the underwater wonders of the Solomon Islands.
Diving Conditions Score for Lola Island
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lola Island
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Lola Island
Wave Height
1.14m
Wind Speed
10.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
14.84km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
7.5s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lola Island
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Dive Score Chart for Lola Island
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.2598924731182795/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.12m, Wind 6.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.830461771561772/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lola Island: 06:00
Sunset at Lola Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lola 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.12m (7.75s), Wind: 6.2 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (7.4s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 8.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lola IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lola 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 Lola Island
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Lola Island
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Lola Island
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
May
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
October
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lola Island
Lola Island follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.0m 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 - Jun 22, 2026
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