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Nanas Reef

Located just a short 20-minute boat ride from Nabucco Spice Island Resort in Indonesia, this dive site offers a unique experience for divers of all levels. Situated in a sheltered bay, the isolated reef surrounding a tiny island provides excellent conditions, making it perfect even for less experienced divers.

With a visibility of 15m and a maximum depth of 25m, divers can expect clear waters and the opportunity to explore the vibrant marine life beneath the surface. From Nudibranchs to Black Tip Reef Sharks, there is something here for all tastes. Encounter awe-inspiring creatures such as Batfish, Parrotfish, Octopus, Scorpionfish, Stonefish, Picasso Triggerfish, and much more.

Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this dive site caters to all levels of expertise. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Jikolamo, North Maluku, Indonesia, and discover the wonders that await beneath the sea.

Diving Conditions Score for Nanas Reef

7.6
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Nanas Reef

Depth

25m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Nanas Reef

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

13.2 m/s

Water Temp

29°C

Visibility

9.94km

Cloud Cover

31%

Wave Period

2.4s

Air Temperature

28.6°C

Precipitation

0.2 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Nanas Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Nanas Reef

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.925819753086419/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.528060606060604/10.

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

Sunrise at Nanas Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Nanas Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Nanas Reef 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
15:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.7s), Wind: 2.9 m/s

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Safest Overall
16:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.75s), Wind: 3.1 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 2.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Nanas Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nanas Reef

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 Nanas Reef

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 Nanas Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Nanas Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

10.8m / 35.4ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Nanas Reef

Nanas Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.4°C) and January the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 0.8m 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). December is usually the driest month with 3.3mm 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 23, 2026

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