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MV San Juan, wreck

The M/V San Juan sank in 2000 and now rests at a depth of 50m/160ft near Liloan, Cebu. Originally lying on its side, the wreck was later moved to an upright position during the super typhoon Odette. Divers can explore the fascinating marine life both inside and around the shipwreck, including triggerfish, jacks, surgeon fish, and tunas. Additionally, while performing decompression stops, divers may encounter friendly Wrasses who are known to come and interact with them. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 31m, this diving spot is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Discover the beauty and excitement of the M/V San Juan wreck for an unforgettable underwater experience.

Diving Conditions Score for MV San Juan, wreck

9.2
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for MV San Juan, wreck

Depth

31m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for MV San Juan, wreck

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

3.4 m/s

Water Temp

31°C

Visibility

37.34km

Cloud Cover

22%

Wave Period

2.5s

Air Temperature

25.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for MV San Juan, wreck
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Dive Score Chart for MV San Juan, wreck

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 9.548402721088433/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 0.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 9.424274074074074/10.

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

Sunrise at MV San Juan, wreck: 06:00
Sunset at MV San Juan, wreck: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at MV San Juan, wreck 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
12:00

Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.12m (2.45s), Wind: 0.6 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.02m, Wind: 0.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for MV San Juan, wreck
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at MV San Juan, wreck

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 MV San Juan, wreck

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 MV San Juan, wreck

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

Ideal Conditions for MV San Juan, wreck

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for MV San Juan, wreck

MV San Juan, wreck shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 1.6mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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 21, 2026

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