Munda
Munda, a confined water training site located on Hopei Island in the Western, Solomon Islands, is an ideal diving spot for beginners. Being just 10 minutes away from the dive shop, this gentle sandy slope offers a maximum depth of 5 meters. With a visibility of 10 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, divers can explore a variety of reef fish species and even spot seahorses among the seagrass. Discover the beauty of Munda, a dive site characterized by its stunning underwater landscapes and diverse marine life.
Diving Conditions Score for Munda
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Munda
Depth
17m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Munda
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
10.9 m/s
Water Temp
28.9°C
Visibility
3.62km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
6.85s
Air Temperature
23.6°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Munda
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Dive Score Chart for Munda
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.7899196217494096/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.746299513381994/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Munda: 06:00
Sunset at Munda: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Munda 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
7:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.82m (7.05s), Wind: 4.1 m/s
Safest Overall
13:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.9s), Wind: 3.4 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 6.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MundaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Munda
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 Munda
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Munda
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Munda
Water Temp
20.8°C / 69.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Munda
Munda follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.8°C) and December the coldest (16.8°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 - Jun 22, 2026
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