Pete’s West
This area is teeming with abundant marine life, including an array of reef fish and breathtaking coral formations. Additionally, it is not uncommon to spot dolphins gracefully swimming by on a daily basis, making it essential to remain vigilant. Numerous turtles also call this area their home, offering divers a chance to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
With a visibility of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site is suitable for beginner divers. Situated in the United States, closer to Guam, this enchanting location promises a memorable and rewarding underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Pete’s West
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pete’s West
Depth
20m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Pete’s West
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
22.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.5°C
Visibility
6.94km
Cloud Cover
79%
Wave Period
6.1s
Air Temperature
30.3°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Dive Score Chart for Pete’s West
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.0222/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 11.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.8044796019900495/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Pete’s West 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.9m (6.4s), Wind: 11.7 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.84m (6.6s), Wind: 8.8 m/s
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 6.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pete’s WestAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pete’s West
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 Pete’s West
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pete’s West
Ideal Conditions for Pete’s West
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
May
Visibility
11.2m / 36.7ft
November
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pete’s West
Pete’s West shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 1.6m 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 0.7mm 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 20, 2026