Yenkoranu
This drift dive site, located just 5 minutes away from Soul Scuba Divers, is a must-visit for both beginner and advanced divers in Indonesia. With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive offers a thrilling underwater experience. Dive towards Cape Kri or head back to Soul Scuba's jetty while admiring the beautiful coral formations and keeping an eye out for passing sharks. This site is also known for its fantastic night dives, where you can encounter blacktip sharks, turtles, pufferfish, schools of fish, macro creatures, lobsters, shrimps, and crabs. Nearby, you'll find Wobegong Dive Center in West Papua, Indonesia. Start exploring the wonders of this captivating dive site now!
Diving Conditions Score for Yenkoranu
8.9
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Yenkoranu
Depth
22m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Yenkoranu
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
6.4 m/s
Water Temp
30°C
Visibility
35.22km
Cloud Cover
20%
Wave Period
3.4s
Air Temperature
25.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Yenkoranu
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Dive Score Chart for Yenkoranu
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.5433/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 5.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.385658847736625/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Yenkoranu: 06:00
Sunset at Yenkoranu: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Yenkoranu 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: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.2s), Wind: 5.1 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 7.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for YenkoranuAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Yenkoranu
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 Yenkoranu
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 Yenkoranu
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Yenkoranu
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Yenkoranu
Yenkoranu follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 3.6mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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
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