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Paliton Sanctuary

Paliton Sanctuary is a popular wall dive site that caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Beginning at a depth of 5 meters and extending down to a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive offers an accessible and thrilling underwater experience. The site is adorned with stunning coral gardens, which are home to a diverse range of exotic critters and vibrant schools of reef fish. With a visibility of 15 meters, divers can fully appreciate the beauty and abundance of marine life that thrives in this sanctuary. Whether you are a novice diver or an experienced enthusiast, Paliton Sanctuary is the perfect destination for an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Paliton Sanctuary

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Paliton Sanctuary

Depth

19m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Paliton Sanctuary

Wave Height

0.04m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

30.3°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

3.1s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Paliton Sanctuary
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Dive Score Chart for Paliton Sanctuary

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.473333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.973333333333334/10.

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

Sunrise at Paliton Sanctuary: 06:00
Sunset at Paliton Sanctuary: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Paliton Sanctuary 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
6:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.04m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Paliton Sanctuary
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Paliton Sanctuary

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 Paliton Sanctuary

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 Paliton Sanctuary

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

Ideal Conditions for Paliton Sanctuary

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.3m / 37.1ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Paliton Sanctuary

Paliton Sanctuary shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (22.6°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). September is usually the driest month with 1.7mm 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 12, 2026

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