Seafan Alley
When exploring the depths, you may come across nurse sharks and marble rays, often found lazily resting on the white sandy ledges inside caverns. The area is also frequented by whitetip sharks and grey reef sharks, gracefully patrolling their territory.
As you venture deeper, you'll be mesmerized by the poetry of the wall itself. Caverns, cracks, and crevices interspersed with stunning gorgonian fan corals create a scene of unparalleled beauty and grace. Along the sandy embankment where the reef meets, eagle rays have made their home, while the elusive silvertip tip sharks occasionally make an appearance. Devil rays and manta rays can also be spotted gliding through the blue ocean depths.
Amongst the vibrant array of fan corals, the pygmy seahorse reigns over its territory, adding a touch of enchantment to the dive. As you make your way towards your safety stop at the end of the dive, you'll have the opportunity to marvel at the reef top, with depths as shallow as 3 meters. Crisscrossing channels define the incoming and outgoing water currents, originating from the lagoon that dominates the inner part of the atoll. Schooling big eye trevally and giant trevallies bid farewell, creating a memorable end to your dive.
With a visibility of 20 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, this dive site offers an immersive experience for advanced divers seeking to explore the wonders of Tubbataha Atoll. Don't miss out on the chance to dive into this underwater paradise that promises to leave you in awe.
Diving Conditions Score for Seafan Alley
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Seafan Alley
Depth
25m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Seafan Alley
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
8.1 m/s
Water Temp
31.2°C
Visibility
17.44km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.85s
Air Temperature
29.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Seafan Alley
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.435817117117118/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.86185390070922/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Seafan Alley 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.7s), Wind: 3.5 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 6.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Seafan AlleyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Seafan Alley
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 Seafan Alley
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Seafan Alley
Ideal Conditions for Seafan Alley
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
August
Visibility
12.3m / 40.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Seafan Alley
Seafan Alley shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.6°C) and January the coldest (23.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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 20, 2026