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Sofias

This dive site is conveniently located just a five-minute boat ride away from Nabucco Spice Island Resort in Indonesia's North Maluku region. It features a picturesque headland with a marginal reef adorned with breathtaking coral blocks. Vibrant sea life thrives in this area, creating a mesmerizing underwater world. Divers can explore the depths, with the site reaching a maximum depth of 18 meters. Despite the visibility being limited to 0 meters, this site offers a diverse range of marine species to discover. From the majestic Humphead Parrotfish to the intriguing Black Tip Reef Shark, and the quirky Clown Triggerfish to the elusive Black Clownfish, there is an abundance of unique encounters to be had. Other notable sightings include Halfbeaks, Butterfly Fish, Barrel Sponges, Feather Stars, Table Corals, and Soft Corals. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or expert, this dive site caters to all levels of experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Sofias

8.7
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Sofias

Depth

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Sofias

Wave Height

0.04m

Wind Speed

3.3 m/s

Water Temp

29.2°C

Visibility

22.18km

Cloud Cover

7%

Wave Period

3.55s

Air Temperature

29.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sofias
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Dive Score Chart for Sofias

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 9.490301960784311/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 9.186915962441315/10.

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

Sunrise at Sofias: 06:00
Sunset at Sofias: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Sofias 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: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.04m (3.4s), Wind: 0.8 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 0.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Sofias
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sofias

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 Sofias

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 Sofias

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

Ideal Conditions for Sofias

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.3m / 43.6ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

May

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Sofias

Sofias follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.4°C) and January the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in May with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in May 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). October is usually the driest month with 3.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during May to July, 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 18, 2026

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