Northern Caves
Located south of Haputo Beach, this stunning dive site entices divers with its entrance at a depth of 50 feet. The entrance leads to a spacious opening in the cliff line, boasting multiple exit points at the surface that don't require additional lighting. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this dive is accessible and captivating, accessible exclusively by boat.
Within the caverns, divers can encounter the enchanting Squirrel and Soldier Fish. The surrounding hard coral reef is teeming with a diverse array of reef fish, providing a visual feast for underwater explorers.
With excellent visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site offers optimal conditions for a memorable underwater experience. Situated in the United States, specifically in Ague Cove, Haputo Road, Dededo, Guam, 96912, it is conveniently located for divers seeking adventure in this region.
Within the caverns, divers can encounter the enchanting Squirrel and Soldier Fish. The surrounding hard coral reef is teeming with a diverse array of reef fish, providing a visual feast for underwater explorers.
With excellent visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site offers optimal conditions for a memorable underwater experience. Situated in the United States, specifically in Ague Cove, Haputo Road, Dededo, Guam, 96912, it is conveniently located for divers seeking adventure in this region.
Diving Conditions Score for Northern Caves
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Northern Caves
Depth
16m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Northern Caves
Wave Height
1.14m
Wind Speed
19.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
1.98km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.5s
Air Temperature
25.2°C
Precipitation
1.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Northern Caves
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Dive Score Chart for Northern Caves
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.3518/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 17.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.193431372549019/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Northern Caves: 06:00
Sunset at Northern Caves: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Northern Caves 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: 6.4/10
Waves: 1m (6.45s), Wind: 17.7 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.98m (6.5s), Wind: 19.5 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 19.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Northern CavesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Northern Caves
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 Northern Caves
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Northern Caves
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
November
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Northern Caves
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
May
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Northern Caves
Northern Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (22.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in September 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). February is usually the driest month with 1.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during September to November, 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 18, 2026
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