Sunken Island
A certain level of experience is recommended for this site due to its occasional strong currents. With a starting depth of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 40 meters, the site features an expansive coral hill that spans approximately 80 meters in width. The coral hill is adorned with a mesmerizing display of coral formations and a variety of reef fish, creating an unforgettable diving experience.
Enhanced by a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive site offers a remarkable underwater adventure suited for advanced divers. Embark on a thrilling exploration of this mesmerizing destination and discover the breathtaking beauty that lies beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Sunken Island
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sunken Island
Depth
22m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Sunken Island
Wave Height
0.2m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
30°C
Visibility
46.98km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
4.4s
Air Temperature
31.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Sunken Island
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.772352941176472/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 4.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.408619923371647/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Sunken Island 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.
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.16m (4.25s), Wind: 4.2 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 4.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sunken IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sunken Island
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 Sunken Island
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Sunken Island
Ideal Conditions for Sunken Island
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.3m / 37.1ft
May
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sunken Island
Sunken Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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). September is usually the driest month with 1.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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 3, 2026