Saonek Mondei
Welcome to a fantastic dive site in Saonek, West Papua, Indonesia. This location is ideal for divers who are enthusiastic about night dives and macro photography. Just a short 5-minute trip from Waisai harbour, or a convenient 30-minute speedboat ride from Soul Scuba divers, you'll be able to explore an underwater world brimming with captivating marine life.
As the sun sets, mandarin fishes gracefully come out to play, adding a dash of vibrant colors to the darkening waters. Dive deeper and uncover the hidden treasures nestled within the sandy bottom and among the beautiful coral bummies. Prepare to encounter an array of intriguing critters such as spider crabs, orang-utan crabs, shrimps, nudibranches, wobbegongs, scorpionfishes, and more.
With fantastic visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you are just starting to explore the wonders of the underwater world or have already gained valuable experience, you'll find this site ideal for your diving needs.
So come and immerse yourself in the captivating underwater realm of Saonek. Start planning your unforgettable dive adventure now!
As the sun sets, mandarin fishes gracefully come out to play, adding a dash of vibrant colors to the darkening waters. Dive deeper and uncover the hidden treasures nestled within the sandy bottom and among the beautiful coral bummies. Prepare to encounter an array of intriguing critters such as spider crabs, orang-utan crabs, shrimps, nudibranches, wobbegongs, scorpionfishes, and more.
With fantastic visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you are just starting to explore the wonders of the underwater world or have already gained valuable experience, you'll find this site ideal for your diving needs.
So come and immerse yourself in the captivating underwater realm of Saonek. Start planning your unforgettable dive adventure now!
Diving Conditions Score for Saonek Mondei
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Saonek Mondei
Depth
18m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Saonek Mondei
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
20.8 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
23.66km
Cloud Cover
48%
Wave Period
3.25s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Saonek Mondei
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Dive Score Chart for Saonek Mondei
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.7527/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 17.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.521244444444444/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Saonek Mondei: 06:00
Sunset at Saonek Mondei: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Saonek Mondei 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
13:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.6m (3.25s), Wind: 17.6 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 20.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Saonek MondeiAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Saonek Mondei
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 Saonek Mondei
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 Saonek Mondei
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Saonek Mondei
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
May
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
October
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Saonek Mondei
Saonek Mondei follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). January is usually the driest month with 3.1mm 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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