Scuba Cut
To access this exceptional dive spot, embark on a scenic and serene boat ride, as you navigate through Guam's tranquil seas. Make sure to plan your dive on days when the waters are at their calmest, ensuring a smooth and safe experience.
Located in Yigo Municipality, Guam, this dive site offers visibility of up to 30 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring marine ecosystem beneath the surface. The maximum depth of 20 meters provides ample opportunities to explore and discover the wonders of the underwater world.
Indulge in the diverse marine life as you dive inside the Ritidian Preserve. Here, fish thrive abundantly, creating a captivating spectacle for divers.
Diving Conditions Score for Scuba Cut
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Scuba Cut
Depth
20m
Visibility
30m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Scuba Cut
Wave Height
1.26m
Wind Speed
26 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
2.38km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
25.6°C
Precipitation
0.8 mm
Dive Score Chart for Scuba Cut
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.0658/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 20.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.343333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Scuba Cut 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.
Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.02m (6.4s), Wind: 19.6 m/s
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.1m (6.05s), Wind: 20.5 m/s
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 20.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Scuba CutAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Scuba Cut
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 Scuba Cut
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Scuba Cut
Ideal Conditions for Scuba Cut
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 Scuba Cut
Scuba Cut 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 - Jun 18, 2026