Nunukan Express
Impressive sightings at this location include schools of spiny mackerel, often accompanied by groupers and barracudas. Explore the diverse marine life along with captivating hard and soft corals. Keep an eye out for fascinating macro life as you navigate the sandy slope.
Important details: visibility is approximately 22 meters, and the maximum depth is 35 meters. Due to the challenging conditions, this dive site is only recommended for advanced and expert divers. Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at this dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Nunukan Express
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Nunukan Express
Depth
35m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Nunukan Express
Wave Height
0.18m
Wind Speed
12.1 m/s
Water Temp
30.2°C
Visibility
39.18km
Cloud Cover
83%
Wave Period
6.4s
Air Temperature
29.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Nunukan Express
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.60590465116279/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.749996774193549/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Nunukan Express 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.24m (6.45s), Wind: 6.7 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.24m (6.45s), Wind: 6.6 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 14.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Nunukan ExpressAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nunukan Express
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 Nunukan Express
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Nunukan Express
Ideal Conditions for Nunukan Express
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
April
Visibility
7.3m / 24.0ft
June
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Nunukan Express
Nunukan Express shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.9°C) and January the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.6m 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). April is usually the driest month with 6.1mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026