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Tanjung Neraka

Just a short boat ride from Nabucco Spice Island Resort in North Maluku, Indonesia, lies a captivating dive site. This site features a marginal reef with gently sloping terrain covered in beautiful coral heads. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, there is an abundance of underwater wonders to explore. Prepare to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including shoals of Glassfish, Anemones with Shrimps, majestic Giant Morays, and elusive Black Tip Reef Sharks. Vibrant nudibranchs and a variety of hard and soft corals can be found scattered across isolated coral blocks. With a maximum depth of 18m and excellent visibility of up to 15m, this site offers the perfect diving experience for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at this hidden gem in Indonesia.

Diving Conditions Score for Tanjung Neraka

6.1
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 Tanjung Neraka

Depth

18m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Tanjung Neraka

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tanjung Neraka
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Dive Score Chart for Tanjung Neraka

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Tanjung Neraka: 06:00
Sunset at Tanjung Neraka: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tanjung Neraka 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
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tanjung Neraka
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tanjung Neraka

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 Tanjung Neraka

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 Tanjung Neraka

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

Ideal Conditions for Tanjung Neraka

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.0°C / 68.0°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 Tanjung Neraka

Tanjung Neraka follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.0°C) and December the coldest (16.0°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: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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