Manila Channel
Diving Conditions Score for Manila Channel
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Manila Channel
Depth
20m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Manila Channel
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
17.8 m/s
Water Temp
31.2°C
Visibility
44.6km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
3.05s
Air Temperature
33.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Manila Channel
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.70607843137255/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.869607843137255/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Manila Channel 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.16m (3.4s), Wind: 1 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.24m (3.4s), Wind: 5 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Manila ChannelAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Manila Channel
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 Manila Channel
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Manila Channel
Ideal Conditions for Manila Channel
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
May
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
July
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Manila Channel
Manila Channel shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (21.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in July with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in July 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). March is usually the driest month with 1.8mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during July to September, 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