Sardine Reef
This dive site is located just 15 minutes away from the nearest dive center in West Papua, Indonesia. It is a popular spot known for its abundant marine life, including various species of fish and sharks such as fusiliers, white tip sharks, black tip sharks, barracudas, tuna, triggerfish, wobbegong sharks, and angelfishes. The site offers a mild to medium current, making it suitable for divers of an advanced level. With a maximum depth of 22m and a visibility of 19m, this dive site promises remarkable underwater experiences. Get ready for fishy and sharky adventures that will leave you in awe!
Diving Conditions Score for Sardine Reef
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sardine Reef
Depth
22m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Sardine Reef
Wave Height
0.28m
Wind Speed
14.3 m/s
Water Temp
30.1°C
Visibility
45.6km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
2.9s
Air Temperature
28.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sardine Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Sardine Reef
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.664325490196077/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 5.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.9832457364341085/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sardine Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Sardine Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sardine Reef 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
11:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.14m (4.25s), Wind: 5.3 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 5.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sardine ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sardine Reef
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 Sardine Reef
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 Sardine Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Sardine Reef
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sardine Reef
Sardine Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). October is usually the driest month with 3.6mm 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
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