Lumbaria Island
The stunning Lumbaria Island, located in the Western Solomon Islands, is a favored destination for beginner divers. This confined water dive site boasts crystal clear blue waters with a visibility of 25m, providing an ideal environment for exploration. As you dive into the shallow depths of Lumbaria, you will be captivated by the remnants of WWII, scattered across the sandy bottom. It's common to encounter an array of fish species, including butterflyfish, angelfish, and anemonefish, while exploring the beautiful reefs that adorn this picturesque location. Keep an eye out for the striking Black Tip and White Tip Reef Sharks, gracefully passing by in the shallows. Discover the wonders of Lumbaria Island, an underwater paradise where history and marine life come together.
Diving Conditions Score for Lumbaria Island
8.5
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lumbaria Island
Depth
9m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Lumbaria Island
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
5.6 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
29.34km
Cloud Cover
86%
Wave Period
7.25s
Air Temperature
25.9°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lumbaria Island
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Dive Score Chart for Lumbaria Island
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.001548148148148/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 4.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.438197701149425/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lumbaria Island: 06:00
Sunset at Lumbaria Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lumbaria 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
16:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.74m (7.2s), Wind: 4.6 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lumbaria IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lumbaria 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 Lumbaria Island
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Lumbaria Island
May
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Lumbaria Island
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
October
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lumbaria Island
Lumbaria Island follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°C) and December the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 1.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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: 2 hr. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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