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Mawan

Mawan Dive Site: Explore the Enchanting Waters of Komodo National Park

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

8.4
Very Good

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

beginner
advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mawan
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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.

Sunrise at Mawan: 06:00
Sunset at Mawan: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
7:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.38m (5.35s), Wind: 13.9 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 17.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Mawan
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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

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Mawan

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Mawan

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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