Semele
The wreck site in the water is ideal for advanced divers and technical dives. It features a wreck with a depth deeper than 30 meters, making it suitable for experienced divers. However, the wreck's condition is poor, and penetration is not recommended. Begin the dive on the wreck and ascend towards the reef for a fulfilling experience.
While exploring the wreck, you may encounter random sightings of fish. Although the reef condition in 2022 is not optimal, you can still spot fascinating creatures like nudibranchs and various fish species.
Enhance your diving adventure in Vanuatu, specifically near Port Vila, Shefa Province, PMB 9054. This dive site offers maximum depths of up to 40 meters, making it suitable for advanced and expert divers. The visibility may vary, so be prepared for diverse conditions.
Remember to adhere to your diving skills and level while exploring this captivating underwater location. Vanuatu welcomes divers from all walks of life, offering incredible opportunities for underwater exploration.
While exploring the wreck, you may encounter random sightings of fish. Although the reef condition in 2022 is not optimal, you can still spot fascinating creatures like nudibranchs and various fish species.
Enhance your diving adventure in Vanuatu, specifically near Port Vila, Shefa Province, PMB 9054. This dive site offers maximum depths of up to 40 meters, making it suitable for advanced and expert divers. The visibility may vary, so be prepared for diverse conditions.
Remember to adhere to your diving skills and level while exploring this captivating underwater location. Vanuatu welcomes divers from all walks of life, offering incredible opportunities for underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Semele
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Semele
Depth
40m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Semele
Wave Height
2.04m
Wind Speed
24.8 m/s
Water Temp
26.6°C
Visibility
50.04km
Cloud Cover
76%
Wave Period
6.75s
Air Temperature
23.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Semele
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Dive Score Chart for Semele
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.200433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.96m, Wind 23.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 5.722933333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Semele: 06:00
Sunset at Semele: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Semele 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
6:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.96m (6.95s), Wind: 23.4 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.96m, Wind: 25.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for SemeleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Semele
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 Semele
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Semele
July
Score: 9.7
June
Score: 9.6
August
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Semele
Water Temp
25.2°C / 77.4°F
April
Visibility
12.9m / 42.3ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Semele
Semele follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (25.2°C) and October the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). August is usually the driest month with 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 19, 2026
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