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Uepi Point

Located just a minute away from the Uepi Dive Shop in Western, Solomon Islands, this dive site offers an exceptional underwater experience. Best explored during an incoming current, which attracts schools of fish, divers will be captivated by the vibrant marine life. Dive into the depths of the outside wall or explore the shallow and deep points. Drift along the deep channel and marvel at the stunning reef top, teeming with an extraordinary variety of fish species. This dive site caters to divers of all levels, offering suitable dive profiles for beginners, advanced, and expert divers alike. It also provides a remarkable opportunity for a thrilling night dive.

With an impressive 300 identified fish species on a single dive, including an abundance of sharks, this dive site is a haven for marine enthusiasts. The diverse range of corals, such as whips, fans, plates, and massives, further enhances the underwater beauty. Encounter rays, turtles, and mesmerizing invertebrates in this underwater paradise.

From the depths to the shallows, Uepi Point showcases an exceptional fish diversity, with incredible encounters ranging from large schools to tiny individuals. The corals thrive across a depth range of 50m to 3m, creating a multitude of unique habitats in one location. For avid photographers and videographers, this site offers endless opportunities to capture breathtaking moments. With typically long dive times, divers can fully immerse themselves in the underwater wonders. Additionally, the channel provides an enjoyable drift experience, and the site is also ideal for snorkeling.

Experience a dive like no other at this magnificent dive site in the Solomon Islands. With excellent visibility extending up to 20m and a maximum depth of 24m, this location promises unforgettable underwater adventures. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, Uepi Point invites you to explore its mesmerizing marine ecosystem.

Diving Conditions Score for Uepi Point

8.5
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Uepi Point

Depth

24m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Uepi Point

Wave Height

0.32m

Wind Speed

4.8 m/s

Water Temp

29.2°C

Visibility

18.06km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

5s

Air Temperature

25.7°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

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

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.373257755775578/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 1.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.613346376811595/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Uepi 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
11:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.32m (5.05s), Wind: 1.6 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 3.3 m/s

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

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.7/10

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

Best Months for Uepi Point

July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.9
June
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Uepi Point

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.4m / 44.0ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Uepi Point

Uepi Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and December the coldest (23.0°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). July is usually the driest month with 1.6mm 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 - Jun 20, 2026

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