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Simon’s Reef

Discover an exceptional deep dive teeming with a mesmerizing assortment of corals that you won't find elsewhere. Plunge to a depth of 30m and venture through a captivating underwater world of expansive sea mounds adorned with intriguing overhangs and outcrops. These seamounts, varying in size, are adorned with a rich tapestry of hard and soft corals, magnificent sea fans, and vibrant reef fish. Witness the enchanting sight of garden eels amidst the sandy seabed.

Notably, this remarkable dive site also boasts fascinating sand bar formations reminiscent of undulating desert dunes. Your exploration culminates at a pinnacle adorned with an abundance of captivating marine life.

Situated in the pristine waters of Indonesia, specifically Lombok Utara, West Nusa Tenggara, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 27m for experienced divers. With a visibility of 21m, this underwater paradise presents a truly extraordinary experience.

Indulge in the wonders of this Indonesian marvel, perfect for avid divers seeking an unforgettable adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Simon’s Reef

8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Simon’s Reef

Depth

27m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

expert

Weather Conditions for Simon’s Reef

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

4.2 m/s

Water Temp

29°C

Visibility

2.28km

Cloud Cover

8%

Wave Period

11.65s

Air Temperature

22.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Simon’s Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Simon’s Reef

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.049556639566395/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.900055319148937/10.

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

Sunrise at Simon’s Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Simon’s Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Simon’s Reef 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
11:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.62m (12.3s), Wind: 0.8 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 3.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Simon’s Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Simon’s Reef

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 Simon’s Reef

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 Simon’s Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Simon’s Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.8m / 45.3ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Simon’s Reef

Simon’s Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 17, 2026

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