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Patu Gogo

Welcome to Patu Gogo, a protected sloping reef in the Western, Solomon Islands. This pristine dive site offers a spectacular underwater experience for both beginner and advanced divers.

With a maximum depth of 23 meters and visibility up to 20 meters, Patu Gogo showcases a diverse range of underwater topography, including coral gullies, canyons, and pinnacles. This makes it an ideal location for divers who wish to explore the beauty of a healthy reef in a relaxed and easy dive.

As you navigate through the crystal-clear waters, be prepared to encounter fascinating marine life. Keep your eyes open for stunning spotted eagle rays gracefully gliding by, as well as docile and awe-inspiring giant nurse sharks. Patu Gogo is also home to an array of other unique critters, including large cuttlefish that never fail to captivate divers.

Conveniently located just a short 15-minute boat ride away, Patu Gogo offers an accessible adventure that is both exhilarating and enjoyable. Immerse yourself in the wonders of this remarkable dive site and uncover the wonders that lie beneath the surface.

Experience the magic of Patu Gogo, a hidden gem in the Western, Solomon Islands, and create unforgettable diving memories in this untouched aquatic paradise.

Diving Conditions Score for Patu Gogo

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Patu Gogo

Depth

23m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Patu Gogo

Wave Height

1.04m

Wind Speed

10.1 m/s

Water Temp

29.1°C

Visibility

16.44km

Cloud Cover

99%

Wave Period

7.35s

Air Temperature

25.5°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Patu Gogo
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Dive Score Chart for Patu Gogo

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.648928169014084/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 7.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.935987719298246/10.

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

Sunrise at Patu Gogo: 06:00
Sunset at Patu Gogo: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Patu Gogo 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
12:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.06m (7.1s), Wind: 7.5 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 13.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Patu Gogo
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Patu Gogo

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 Patu Gogo

Summer

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Patu Gogo

May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Patu Gogo

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.8°C / 69.4°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Patu Gogo

Patu Gogo follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.8°C) and December the coldest (16.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 21, 2026

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