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Takot Shoal

Takot Shoal, also referred to as the sunken island, is a captivating dive site ideal for advanced and expert divers. With a gradual slope that begins at around 12 m and reaches a maximum depth of 40 m, this dive ensures an exhilarating underwater experience. Although currents may be present, the opportunity to witness stunning coral formations, encounter graceful sea turtles, and observe a diverse array of colorful reef fish and exotic critters makes it all worthwhile. With a visibility of approximately 25m, Takot Shoal guarantees an immersive and awe-inspiring diving adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Takot Shoal

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Takot Shoal

Depth

19m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Takot Shoal

Wave Height

0.24m

Wind Speed

11.7 m/s

Water Temp

30.4°C

Visibility

18.12km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

2.25s

Air Temperature

28.2°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Takot Shoal
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Dive Score Chart for Takot Shoal

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.254545098039216/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 8.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.51974827586207/10.

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

Sunrise at Takot Shoal: 06:00
Sunset at Takot Shoal: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Takot Shoal 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
19:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.9s), Wind: 2.2 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.14m (2.6s), Wind: 3.9 m/s

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Best Day
16:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 8.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Takot Shoal
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Takot Shoal

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 Takot Shoal

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 Takot Shoal

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

Ideal Conditions for Takot Shoal

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 Takot Shoal

Takot Shoal 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: 2 hr. ago - Jun 14, 2026

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