Ritidian Point
Located on the Northwest corner of Guam, this dive site boasts a sloping reef with depths ranging from 10 to 130 feet. It offers a thrilling drift dive experience, although it is recommended for Advanced to Expert divers, except during the calmest conditions. The possibility of high currents adds an element of excitement to this dive. Divers can expect to encounter a wide variety of marine life, including barracuda, sharks, large pelagic fish, sea whips, and hard corals. The crystal-clear water enhances the overall drift dive experience.
Reef Sharks, Rays, and Turtles are frequently spotted on dives here, making it an ideal location for marine life enthusiasts. At deeper depths, divers will be delighted to find striking bright red whip corals. With a maximum depth of 18 meters and excellent visibility, this dive site in Guam guarantees an unforgettable underwater adventure.
For those planning to explore this dive site, it is recommended to have advanced diving skills. The site is conveniently located near the Latte stone trail on Route 3A in Dededo, Guam, United States.
Reef Sharks, Rays, and Turtles are frequently spotted on dives here, making it an ideal location for marine life enthusiasts. At deeper depths, divers will be delighted to find striking bright red whip corals. With a maximum depth of 18 meters and excellent visibility, this dive site in Guam guarantees an unforgettable underwater adventure.
For those planning to explore this dive site, it is recommended to have advanced diving skills. The site is conveniently located near the Latte stone trail on Route 3A in Dededo, Guam, United States.
Diving Conditions Score for Ritidian Point
5.5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ritidian Point
Depth
18m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Ritidian Point
Wave Height
6.4m
Wind Speed
68.5 m/s
Water Temp
29.3°C
Visibility
480m
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
9.7s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
25.6 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ritidian Point
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Dive Score Chart for Ritidian Point
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 4.9109/10. Water conditions: Waves 3.7m, Wind 35.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 4.83/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ritidian Point : 06:00
Sunset at Ritidian Point : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ritidian Point 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
17:00Score: 4.9/10
Waves: 3.7m (9.7s), Wind: 35.4 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 4.8/10
Waves: 3.6m, Wind: 37.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ritidian Point Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ritidian Point
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 Ritidian Point
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ritidian Point
February
Score: 9.4
January
Score: 9.3
March
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Ritidian Point
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
May
Visibility
10.5m / 34.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ritidian Point
Ritidian Point shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 1.6m 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). February is usually the driest month with 1.1mm 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 - Jul 6, 2026
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