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Mandarin Lagoon

Located just 4 minutes away from Nabucco Islands, this dive spot offers a unique and captivating experience - the Twilight dive. Start your dive just before sunset and witness the mesmerizing mating behavior of mandarin fish. After that, continue with a thrilling night dive. The dive site features a shallow sandy bottom with depths ranging from 5-6 meters.

Divers of all levels, including beginners, can enjoy this dive. With a maximum depth of 9 meters and visibility up to 8 meters, this dive promises an immersive and unforgettable underwater adventure.

During your dive, keep an eye out for a variety of fascinating marine creatures, including mandarin fish, pyjama cardinals, giant nudibranchs, squid, moray eels, and flatworms. Explore the vibrant and diverse marine life as you glide through the tranquil waters.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the natural wonders beneath the surface. Join us for an exceptional dive experience at this captivating location near Nabucco Islands. Book your dive now!

Diving Conditions Score for Mandarin Lagoon

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Mandarin Lagoon

Depth

9m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Mandarin Lagoon

Wave Height

0.3m

Wind Speed

24.8 m/s

Water Temp

30.2°C

Visibility

37.34km

Cloud Cover

9%

Wave Period

3.1s

Air Temperature

28.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mandarin Lagoon
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Dive Score Chart for Mandarin Lagoon

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.611686590038314/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 5.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.7249382716049375/10.

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

Sunrise at Mandarin Lagoon: 06:00
Sunset at Mandarin Lagoon: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Mandarin Lagoon 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
7:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.2m (4.35s), Wind: 5.2 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 12.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Mandarin Lagoon
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mandarin Lagoon

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 Mandarin Lagoon

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 Mandarin Lagoon

February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
April
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Mandarin Lagoon

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.8°C / 80.2°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

7.6m / 24.9ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Mandarin Lagoon

Mandarin Lagoon 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 5.4mm 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 20, 2026

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