Ransiwor
Located just 5 minutes away from the nearest dive center in Cape Mansuar, Yenbuba, West Papua, Indonesia, this dive site offers a stunning coral garden with a gentle slope, which is perfect for divers of all levels. The mild current makes it an ideal spot for beginners to explore with ease.
Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including schools of vibrant fish such as snappers, tuna, trevally, surgeon fish, and the impressive white tip and black tip reef sharks. Additionally, the area is known for its abundance of pygmy seahorses and wobbegong sharks, adding to the excitement of the dive.
With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 20m, this dive site provides clear waters to fully appreciate the underwater scenery. It's an excellent opportunity to start your diving journey with Soul Scuba Divers, offering plenty of fish action and the chance to spot magnificent creatures like hawkbill turtles and green turtles.
Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including schools of vibrant fish such as snappers, tuna, trevally, surgeon fish, and the impressive white tip and black tip reef sharks. Additionally, the area is known for its abundance of pygmy seahorses and wobbegong sharks, adding to the excitement of the dive.
With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 20m, this dive site provides clear waters to fully appreciate the underwater scenery. It's an excellent opportunity to start your diving journey with Soul Scuba Divers, offering plenty of fish action and the chance to spot magnificent creatures like hawkbill turtles and green turtles.
Diving Conditions Score for Ransiwor
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ransiwor
Depth
20m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Ransiwor
Wave Height
0.32m
Wind Speed
24.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
34.78km
Cloud Cover
57%
Wave Period
2.85s
Air Temperature
26.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ransiwor
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Dive Score Chart for Ransiwor
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.424838709677419/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 13.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.47633448275862/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ransiwor: 06:00
Sunset at Ransiwor: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ransiwor 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
22:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.32m (2.9s), Wind: 25 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.3m (3.1s), Wind: 13.6 m/s
Best Day
17:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 13.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for RansiworAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ransiwor
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 Ransiwor
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 Ransiwor
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Ransiwor
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
June
Visibility
10.7m / 35.1ft
June
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ransiwor
Ransiwor follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and January the coldest (23.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). October is usually the driest month with 3.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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