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Shark Airport

Shark Airport is an extraordinary dive site, renowned for its abundance of captivating whitetip reef sharks. This remote location, accessible solely by liveaboard boat, boasts a stunning sloping reef with a terrace-like formation at a depth of 20 meters. Here, divers will have the incredible opportunity to witness several whitetip reef sharks simultaneously. In addition to these magnificent sharks, other shark species can also be spotted at this site. With a visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 28 meters, Shark Airport is an ideal destination for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Shark Airport

7.2
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Shark Airport

Depth

28m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Shark Airport

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

24.9 m/s

Water Temp

30.7°C

Visibility

5.5km

Cloud Cover

98%

Wave Period

3.6s

Air Temperature

27.9°C

Precipitation

0.4 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shark Airport
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Dive Score Chart for Shark Airport

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.0544/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 26.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.507751366120219/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Shark Airport: 06:00
Sunset at Shark Airport: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Shark Airport 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.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.56m (3.1s), Wind: 26.6 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 19.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Shark Airport
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shark Airport

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 Shark Airport

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 Shark Airport

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Shark Airport

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.9°C / 69.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Shark Airport

Shark Airport shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.9°C) and December the coldest (16.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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