Maite Marine Sanctuary
Maite offers a flat and sloping dive environment, adorned with beautiful coral patches in the shallow areas. The main attraction in these regions is the mesmerizing ribbon eels. Additionally, divers can encounter flying gurnards and the famous and venomous blue-ringed octopus. On night dives, the show gets even more exciting with the appearance of spanner crabs and box crabs. Sea horses can also be found in this captivating dive spot.
With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, Maite is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, Maite offers a memorable and captivating underwater experience in Siquijor.
Diving Conditions Score for Maite Marine Sanctuary
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Maite Marine Sanctuary
Depth
18m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Maite Marine Sanctuary
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
8.9 m/s
Water Temp
30.3°C
Visibility
6.12km
Cloud Cover
70%
Wave Period
3.3s
Air Temperature
25.8°C
Precipitation
1.4 mm
Dive Score Chart for Maite Marine Sanctuary
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.987877777777777/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.683623076923078/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Maite Marine Sanctuary 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.
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.1m (3s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 0.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Maite Marine SanctuaryAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maite Marine Sanctuary
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 Maite Marine Sanctuary
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Maite Marine Sanctuary
Ideal Conditions for Maite Marine Sanctuary
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.3m / 37.1ft
May
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Maite Marine Sanctuary
Maite Marine Sanctuary shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). September is usually the driest month with 1.7mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 15, 2026