Panama
The dive site is located west of Avatiu harbour, in front of the Panama graveyard in Cook Islands. It offers beautiful hard coral formations interspersed with sandy patches. The depth ranges from 15 to 22 meters, making it suitable for beginners. This site is known for its abundant Porites coral bommies and fire coral. Divers frequently spot triggerfish, moray eels, and trevalleys here. With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site guarantees an enjoyable underwater experience. Close to Ara Tapu, Avatiu, Avarua, Te-Au-O-Tonga, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Diving Conditions Score for Panama
6.2
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Panama
Depth
17m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Panama
Wave Height
2.02m
Wind Speed
27.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.5°C
Visibility
48.52km
Cloud Cover
16%
Wave Period
10.25s
Air Temperature
21.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Panama
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Dive Score Chart for Panama
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.115866666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.86m, Wind 24.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.630466666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Panama: 06:00
Sunset at Panama: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Panama 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
17:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.86m (9.8s), Wind: 24.2 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.88m (9.8s), Wind: 24.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.84m, Wind: 22 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PanamaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Panama
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 Panama
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Panama
June
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.4
May
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Panama
Water Temp
25.4°C / 77.7°F
May
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
July
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Panama
Panama follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (25.4°C) and November the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 2.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 - Jul 6, 2026
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