The Passage
Located just an hour away from Soul Scuba Divers Dive Centre, this captivating dive site is nestled between Gam Island and Waigeo Island in Kabui, West Papua, Indonesia. With excellent visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 18m, this narrow canyon is a haven for macro enthusiasts. As you explore, be prepared for strong currents that will make you feel like you're flying in a river.
Discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with fascinating marine life such as pygmy seahorses, flatworms, nudibranchs, sweetlips, stingrays, eels, turtles, sharks, angelfish, and groupers. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive spot is perfect for adding to your day trips.
Experience the beauty and diversity of Indonesia's underwater treasures at this delightful dive site near Kabui. Dive in and let your underwater adventure begin!
Discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with fascinating marine life such as pygmy seahorses, flatworms, nudibranchs, sweetlips, stingrays, eels, turtles, sharks, angelfish, and groupers. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive spot is perfect for adding to your day trips.
Experience the beauty and diversity of Indonesia's underwater treasures at this delightful dive site near Kabui. Dive in and let your underwater adventure begin!
Diving Conditions Score for The Passage
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Passage
Depth
18m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for The Passage
Wave Height
0.32m
Wind Speed
12.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
60.68km
Cloud Cover
79%
Wave Period
2.8s
Air Temperature
26.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Passage
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Dive Score Chart for The Passage
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.96220987654321/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 12.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.6904789473684225/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Passage: 06:00
Sunset at The Passage: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Passage 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.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.32m (2.7s), Wind: 12.8 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.52m (3s), Wind: 14.5 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 8.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The PassageAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Passage
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 Passage
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 The Passage
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for The Passage
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
May
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
October
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Passage
The Passage follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 2.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 20, 2026
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