Pulau Air
Pulau Air is an expansive man-made island in Indonesia, offering excellent opportunities for diving training. This dive site features both shallow water areas in its interior and deeper water (up to 40m) on its outskirts. Divers can expect encounters with various marine species such as Triggerfish, Moray Eel, Yellow Tail Fusilier, Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Sea Turtle, Nudibranch, and occasionally trevallies. With a visibility of 6m and a maximum depth of 18m, Pulau Air is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. Located near Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia, this dive spot provides convenient accessibility. Welcome to Pulau Air, your ideal destination for an unforgettable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Pulau Air
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pulau Air
Depth
18m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Pulau Air
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
9.8 m/s
Water Temp
29.9°C
Visibility
11.58km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
4.7s
Air Temperature
27°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pulau Air
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Dive Score Chart for Pulau Air
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.109283150183149/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 19.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.71758596491228/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pulau Air: 06:00
Sunset at Pulau Air: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pulau Air 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
6:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.55s), Wind: 19.3 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 7.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pulau AirAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pulau Air
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 Pulau Air
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 Pulau Air
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Pulau Air
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
April
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
September
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pulau Air
Pulau Air follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.7°C) and December the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). August is usually the driest month with 1.4mm 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
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