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The Cathedral

Cavern Dive Site: Explore the Depths of Vanuatu Waters

Venture through the narrow passageway of the Cavern Dive Site to uncover the splendor of an expansive chamber. With a maximum depth of approximately 25 meters, this site offers an immersive experience for both beginner and advanced divers.

Discover a vibrant array of marine life, including various types of shrimp, nudibranchs, big eyes, and other fascinating fish species. This dive site is a treasure trove of underwater wonders, alongside the typical fish found in the waters of Vanuatu.

Situated near Pango Point Lighthouse on Elluk Road, Pango, Shefa Province, Vanuatu, this captivating dive site is easily accessible. Whether you are an adventurous beginner or an experienced diver, the Cavern Dive Site promises an unforgettable exploration of Vanuatu's aquatic realm.

Diving Conditions Score for The Cathedral

7.1
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for The Cathedral

Depth

22m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for The Cathedral

Wave Height

1.7m

Wind Speed

19.2 m/s

Water Temp

26°C

Visibility

46.42km

Cloud Cover

7%

Wave Period

8.75s

Air Temperature

23.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Cathedral
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Dive Score Chart for The Cathedral

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.9274/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.6m, Wind 9 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.335699999999999/10.

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

Sunrise at The Cathedral: 06:00
Sunset at The Cathedral: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at The Cathedral 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
12:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.6m (9.75s), Wind: 9 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.58m, Wind: 12.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for The Cathedral
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Cathedral

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 The Cathedral

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for The Cathedral

July
Score: 9.7
June
Score: 9.6
August
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for The Cathedral

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.2°C / 77.4°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.9m / 42.3ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for The Cathedral

The Cathedral follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (25.2°C) and October the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). August is usually the driest month with 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 - Jul 8, 2026

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