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Punta

The inaugural marine protected area in Dauin holds the distinction of being the most sought-after dive site due to its close proximity and gentle terrain, rendering it an excellent choice for novice divers. Immerse yourself in the epitome of macro diving as you encounter a diverse array of marine creatures including anthias, damsel fish, frogfish, ghost pipefish, snappers, barracudas, and crabs. The vibrant and colorful reef owes its splendor to the plethora of coral species and marine life inhabiting its depths. Additionally, the absence of strong currents in this location makes it particularly suitable for beginners. With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site is recommended for both beginners and advanced divers alike.

Diving Conditions Score for Punta

8.9
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Punta

Depth

19m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Punta

Wave Height

0.04m

Wind Speed

4.5 m/s

Water Temp

30.4°C

Visibility

17.2km

Cloud Cover

59%

Wave Period

4.25s

Air Temperature

26.8°C

Precipitation

0.2 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Punta
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Dive Score Chart for Punta

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 9.516071861471863/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.62589393939394/10.

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

Sunrise at Punta: 06:00
Sunset at Punta: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Punta 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
13:00

Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.08m (3.85s), Wind: 1 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 6.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Punta
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Punta

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 Punta

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 Punta

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Punta

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Punta

Punta shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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 15, 2026

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