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Sharks Pit

Experience a unique dive along Orote Peninsula, Guam, brimming with fascinating WWII artifacts. This extraordinary site stands out for its stunning sea fans at 40 feet below. Divers of all levels will relish exploring the pinnacle that spans a depth range of 100 to 12 feet, offering an ideal macro photography opportunity.

Delight in the presence of vibrant schools of pyramid butterflyfish, as well as arc-eyed and velvet hawk fish that gracefully pose for macro enthusiasts. With an impressive visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 23m, this captivating dive spot caters to both beginner and advanced divers.

Located near Haputo Road, Sånta Rita-Sumai Municipality, Guam, 96915, United States, this dive site is filled with underwater wonders awaiting your discovery. Immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking beauty of this extraordinary dive site in the United States.

Diving Conditions Score for Sharks Pit

6.6
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Sharks Pit

Depth

23m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Sharks Pit

Wave Height

1.16m

Wind Speed

17.9 m/s

Water Temp

29.5°C

Visibility

2.68km

Cloud Cover

92%

Wave Period

5.75s

Air Temperature

26.4°C

Precipitation

0.5 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sharks Pit
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Dive Score Chart for Sharks Pit

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.6608/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 18.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.3709/10.

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

Sunrise at Sharks Pit: 06:00
Sunset at Sharks Pit: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Sharks Pit 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
17:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.08m (5.7s), Wind: 18.1 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 23.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Sharks Pit
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sharks Pit

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 Sharks Pit

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Sharks Pit

January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.4
November
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for Sharks Pit

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.6°C / 81.7°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.2m / 36.7ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

September

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Sharks Pit

Sharks Pit shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May 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 1.4m 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 1.0mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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