Mawan
Discover the mesmerizing Mawan Dive Site, aptly named after the local term for "beautiful." Located in the heart of Komodo National Park in Indonesia, this dive site offers a captivating underwater experience. With its gentle white sandy slope, vibrant coral gardens, and fringing reef, Mawan is a perfect choice for divers of all skill levels.
Beginners will feel right at home at Mawan Dive Site, as it provides an ideal environment to start their underwater adventures. The maximum depth of 16m ensures safety while allowing divers to witness an array of marine treasures.
Get ready to encounter an impressive diversity of marine life as you dive into the crystal-clear waters. Look out for graceful reef mantas gliding through the ocean, curious stingrays, majestic eagle rays, and elusive reef sharks. You may also be lucky enough to spot the unique bamboo shark, colorful unicorn fish, camouflaged scorpion fish, delicate nudibranchs, peculiar orangutan crabs, and the incredible mantis shrimp.
As an added bonus, Mawan Dive Site promises an exhilarating drift dive. Let the gentle current guide you along as you marvel at the underwater wonders that surround you.
Located just a short distance from Pasir Putih, Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Mawan Dive Site presents an easily accessible and remarkable diving opportunity. Explore this captivating site and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Komodo National Park.
Diving Conditions Score for Mawan
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mawan
Depth
16m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Mawan
Wave Height
0.36m
Wind Speed
16.1 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
32.14km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
5.75s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Mawan
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.665579750778816/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 13.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.628833333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Mawan 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: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.38m (5.35s), Wind: 13.9 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 17.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MawanAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mawan
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 Mawan
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Mawan
Ideal Conditions for Mawan
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mawan
Mawan follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.9°C) and January the coldest (23.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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). April is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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 18, 2026