Skip to content
Go to Dive Champ home pageDive Champ LogoDive Champ

東果洲 East Ninepin Island

Discover the breathtaking dive spots of East Ninepin Island in China's beautiful Sai Kung District, New Territories. With depths ranging from 5 meters to 20+ meters, this underwater paradise is just a one-hour journey from Sai Kung Pier and Hebe Haven Pier.

For those who love macro underwater photography, the shallower waters of 5m to 10m are an absolute heaven. Explore the vibrant world of nudibranchs and frogfishes in this fascinating realm. As you venture into the deeper areas, a mesmerizing soft coral garden awaits, offering a whole new perspective on marine life.

With a visibility of 7m and a maximum depth of 12m, this dive site is perfect for advanced and expert divers seeking an unforgettable experience. Plan your underwater adventure and immerse yourself in the wonders of East Ninepin Island.

(Note: The provided data is not included in the output)

Diving Conditions Score for 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

Depth

12m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

25.2 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

20.54km

Cloud Cover

91%

Wave Period

3.95s

Air Temperature

28.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for 東果洲 East Ninepin Island
Alpha

Dive Score Chart for 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.609995238095238/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 13.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.097580286738351/10.

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

Sunrise at 東果洲 East Ninepin Island: 06:00
Sunset at 東果洲 East Ninepin Island: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at 東果洲 East Ninepin Island 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
6:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.52m (4.55s), Wind: 13.6 m/s

🌙
Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 19.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for 東果洲 East Ninepin Island
Alpha

Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

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 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

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 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.2°C / 72.0°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for 東果洲 East Ninepin Island

東果洲 East Ninepin Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.2°C) and December the coldest (18.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

9 Dive sites near 東果洲 East Ninepin Island in

Find more dive sites in China

ChinaChina

China

Got feedback?

Help us improve this dive site by giving us feedback.