Pulau Panggang Barat
Pulau Panggang Barat, located in the waters of Indonesia's Kepulauan Seribu region, offers an enchanting shallow reef covered by the Panggang Reef. This dive site is particularly appealing when the wind is blowing from the east. The underwater terrain is straightforward to navigate, and divers can use the nearby lighthouse as a reference point for entry and exit.
Diving in Pulau Panggang Barat provides excellent opportunities to encounter diverse marine life, including sea turtles, yellow tail fusiliers, damsels butterflyfish, and various small reef fishes. The visibility here is around 7 meters, allowing for clear underwater exploration. With a maximum depth of 17 meters, the site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
For a memorable diving experience amidst picturesque Indonesian waters, Pulau Panggang Barat is a must-visit destination.
Diving in Pulau Panggang Barat provides excellent opportunities to encounter diverse marine life, including sea turtles, yellow tail fusiliers, damsels butterflyfish, and various small reef fishes. The visibility here is around 7 meters, allowing for clear underwater exploration. With a maximum depth of 17 meters, the site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
For a memorable diving experience amidst picturesque Indonesian waters, Pulau Panggang Barat is a must-visit destination.
Diving Conditions Score for Pulau Panggang Barat
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pulau Panggang Barat
Depth
17m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Pulau Panggang Barat
Wave Height
0.54m
Wind Speed
14.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.9°C
Visibility
11.88km
Cloud Cover
6%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pulau Panggang Barat
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Dive Score Chart for Pulau Panggang Barat
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.633396336996337/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 22.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.180900366300366/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pulau Panggang Barat: 06:00
Sunset at Pulau Panggang Barat: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pulau Panggang Barat 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
7:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.68m (4.55s), Wind: 22.5 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 17.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pulau Panggang BaratAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pulau Panggang Barat
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 Panggang Barat
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 Panggang Barat
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Pulau Panggang Barat
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 Panggang Barat
Pulau Panggang Barat 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 17, 2026
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