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Tombatuni Point

Tombatuni: A Stunning Dive Site in Blanche Channel, Solomon Islands

Explore the breathtaking underwater world of Tombatuni, an island just a short boat ride away from Munda. This renowned dive site boasts incredible sheer drop-offs that plunge over 500 meters into the crystal clear blue waters of Blanche Channel.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant ecosystem adorned with magnificent barrel sponges, delicate soft corals, and graceful fans. Discover the captivating underwater wall teeming with rare and colorful critters, offering endless fascination for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Beyond its vibrant reef, Tombatuni also boasts impressive sights such as big schools of fish, elegant turtles, graceful rays, and occasional appearances by curious sharks and migrating pelagic species. Keep a watchful eye on the deep blue waters, as this extraordinary dive site is sometimes graced by migrating Hammerheads.

With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, Tombatuni provides an ideal environment for divers of all experience levels. Whether you're a beginner seeking adventure or an advanced diver in search of new discoveries, Tombatuni has something for everyone.

Situated in the Western region of the Solomon Islands, Tombatuni serves as your gateway to exploring the wonders of this magnificent underwater paradise. Don't miss out on the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable diving experience in the Solomon Islands.

Diving Conditions Score for Tombatuni Point

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Tombatuni Point

Depth

24m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Tombatuni Point

Wave Height

0.96m

Wind Speed

10.7 m/s

Water Temp

28.1°C

Visibility

5.64km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

5.9s

Air Temperature

25.7°C

Precipitation

0.9 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tombatuni Point
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Dive Score Chart for Tombatuni Point

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.3945/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 13.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.620936507936508/10.

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

Sunrise at Tombatuni Point: 06:00
Sunset at Tombatuni Point: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tombatuni Point 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
13:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.98m (5.95s), Wind: 13.8 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 13.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tombatuni Point
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tombatuni Point

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 Tombatuni Point

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.8/10

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

Best Months for Tombatuni Point

July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Tombatuni Point

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.3m / 43.6ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Tombatuni Point

Tombatuni Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and December the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). July is usually the driest month with 1.5mm 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 4, 2026

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