Mbelo Mbelo
Explore one of our farthest dive sites, Mbelo Mbelo, boasting awe-inspiring soft coral formations and the largest Gorgonian Sea Fans found anywhere in the world. Encounter a diverse range of marine life, including various reef sharks and Silvertip Sharks at deeper depths. Also, keep an eye out for Eagle Rays and pelagic species like Barracuda that frequent this remarkable location.
With a maximum depth of 24m and a visibility of 0m, Mbelo Mbelo is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in the Western part of the Solomon Islands, this site offers an unforgettable diving experience.
With a maximum depth of 24m and a visibility of 0m, Mbelo Mbelo is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in the Western part of the Solomon Islands, this site offers an unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Mbelo Mbelo
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mbelo Mbelo
Depth
24m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Mbelo Mbelo
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
16.4 m/s
Water Temp
28.2°C
Visibility
51.06km
Cloud Cover
51%
Wave Period
5.2s
Air Temperature
25.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mbelo Mbelo
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Dive Score Chart for Mbelo Mbelo
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.968369281045752/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 14.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.485469281045751/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mbelo Mbelo: 06:00
Sunset at Mbelo Mbelo: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mbelo Mbelo 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.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.76m (5.1s), Wind: 14.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 15.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Mbelo MbeloAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mbelo Mbelo
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 Mbelo Mbelo
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Mbelo Mbelo
July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Mbelo Mbelo
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
July
Visibility
13.5m / 44.3ft
July
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mbelo Mbelo
Mbelo Mbelo follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and December the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 1.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 - Jul 12, 2026
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