Monad Shoal
The cleaning stations at this site attract Thresher Sharks throughout the year, making it an ideal destination for encountering these rare beings. To maximize your chances of encountering these awe-inspiring creatures, it is recommended to embark on early morning dives.
As an advanced dive site, the use of nitrox is highly advised to extend bottom time, allowing for more opportunities to witness the majestic Thresher sharks. These captivating creatures can often be spotted just before or during sunrise at depths ranging from 22 to 27 meters.
The cleaning fishes, including the bluestreak and the moon cleaner wrasse, have transformed Monad Shoal into a prime cleaning station for the Thresher Sharks. Through their meticulous cleaning processes, these fishes rid the Threshers of ectoparasites and gnathiids, ensuring their skin, gills, and mouth remain immaculate.
Visibility in these pristine waters reaches up to 13 meters, providing panoramic views of the underwater realm. With a maximum depth of 27 meters, this dive site offers an unparalleled experience for advanced and expert divers alike.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Monad Shoal and witness the extraordinary Thresher Sharks in their natural habitat.
Diving Conditions Score for Monad Shoal
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Monad Shoal
Depth
27m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Monad Shoal
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
18.5 m/s
Water Temp
30.4°C
Visibility
43.8km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
3.65s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0.5 mm
Dive Score Chart for Monad Shoal
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.645133333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 28.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.203333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Monad Shoal 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: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.76m (3.75s), Wind: 28.8 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 24.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Monad ShoalAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Monad Shoal
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 Monad Shoal
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Monad Shoal
Ideal Conditions for Monad Shoal
Water Temp
21.1°C / 70.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Monad Shoal
Monad Shoal shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.1°C) and December the coldest (17.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026