Pulau Pokal
Divers at this site have the opportunity to encounter captivating marine life, including blacktip reef sharks with remora clinging beneath them. Keep an eye out for other fascinating creatures such as stonefish, scorpionfish, giant pufferfish, and titan triggerfish. Additionally, the site boasts a range of captivating soft and hard corals, adding to its allure.
With a maximum depth of 23m and visibility ranging at 0m, this site is best suited for advanced and expert divers. The unique underwater world and challenging conditions make it an ideal destination for those seeking an exhilarating and rewarding dive experience.
Explore this remarkable dive site near Nabucco's Spice Island Resort, where the wonders of Indonesia's underwater realm await.
Diving Conditions Score for Pulau Pokal
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pulau Pokal
Depth
23m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Pulau Pokal
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
5.5 m/s
Water Temp
28.9°C
Visibility
59.6km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.7s
Air Temperature
24.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Pulau Pokal
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.180759748427672/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 5.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.993333333333332/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Pulau Pokal 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.24m (2.65s), Wind: 5.4 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pulau PokalAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pulau Pokal
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 Pokal
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pulau Pokal
Ideal Conditions for Pulau Pokal
Water Temp
20.0°C / 68.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pulau Pokal
Pulau Pokal follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.0°C) and December the coldest (16.0°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026