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Million Dollar Point

Discover the mesmerizing allure of Million Dollar Point, a captivating dive site. Plummeting to a maximum depth of 40m, this extraordinary location boasts crystal clear blue waters that lend themselves perfectly to underwater photography. Immerse yourself in a vibrant reef system teeming with life, including majestic Dugongs, graceful Turtles, energetic Schooling Barracuda, and formidable Dogtooth Tuna.

Uncover an extraordinary World War II junkyard as you explore this site. Once a dumping ground for discarded US military equipment, Million Dollar Point now showcases a captivating fusion of cranes, forklifts, ships, bulldozers, and trucks, all intertwined in a chaotic display. This distinct dive experience is situated in close proximity to the renowned SS President Coolidge shipwreck.

With a visibility of up to 15m and a maximum depth of 22m, Million Dollar Point is suitable for divers of all levels, making it an ideal destination for beginners. Located in the stunning country of Vanuatu, dive enthusiasts can easily access this remarkable site near the Giant Banyan tree on President College Street, Banban, Sanma, Vanuatu.

Immerse yourself in this one-of-a-kind underwater world and capture unforgettable moments in the depths of Million Dollar Point.

Diving Conditions Score for Million Dollar Point

8.3
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Million Dollar Point

Depth

22m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Million Dollar Point

Wave Height

0.6m

Wind Speed

4.4 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

45.96km

Cloud Cover

85%

Wave Period

4.8s

Air Temperature

18.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Million Dollar Point
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Dive Score Chart for Million Dollar Point

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.055077777777779/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.411371895424837/10.

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

Sunrise at Million Dollar Point: 06:00
Sunset at Million Dollar Point: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Million Dollar Point 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
16:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.8s), Wind: 2.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
7:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.6m (5.05s), Wind: 1.3 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 4.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Million Dollar Point
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Million Dollar Point

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 Million Dollar Point

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Million Dollar Point

June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Million Dollar Point

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.5°C / 77.9°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.6m / 44.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Million Dollar Point

Million Dollar Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.5°C) and November the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). December is usually the driest month with 2.6mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 - Jul 9, 2026

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