Turtle Bay Maratua
Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Bay Maratua
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Turtle Bay Maratua
Depth
24m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Turtle Bay Maratua
Wave Height
0.1m
Wind Speed
10.7 m/s
Water Temp
30.4°C
Visibility
9.28km
Cloud Cover
31%
Wave Period
7.65s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Turtle Bay Maratua
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.063342424242425/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.865447784200386/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Bay Maratua 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.
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.1m (8.8s), Wind: 7.6 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 5.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Turtle Bay MaratuaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle Bay Maratua
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 Turtle Bay Maratua
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Turtle Bay Maratua
Ideal Conditions for Turtle Bay Maratua
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
April
Visibility
7.6m / 24.9ft
November
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Turtle Bay Maratua
Turtle Bay Maratua shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 5.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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 18, 2026