Alibaba
Drift dive through the Fakarava North Channel, taking advantage of the incoming current. Begin your dive surrounded by vivid blue hues, with the option to pause at the edge of the drop-off. From here, allow the current to carry you through the channel towards the lagoon, immersing yourself in the vibrant marine life of the renowned "Ali Baba Canyon."
This spectacular dive site offers encounters with a variety of fascinating marine creatures, including grey reef sharks, white tip lagoon sharks, snappers, groupers, and an array of other fish species. Keep your eyes peeled, as there is also a chance to spot magnificent hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, or even graceful manta rays during your dive.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 32 meters and a maximum depth of 28 meters, this drift dive is best suited for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. Located near Passe Garuae, in the enchanting waters of Fakarava, Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia, France, this dive site is a must-visit for divers looking to explore the wonders of the deep sea.
This spectacular dive site offers encounters with a variety of fascinating marine creatures, including grey reef sharks, white tip lagoon sharks, snappers, groupers, and an array of other fish species. Keep your eyes peeled, as there is also a chance to spot magnificent hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, or even graceful manta rays during your dive.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 32 meters and a maximum depth of 28 meters, this drift dive is best suited for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. Located near Passe Garuae, in the enchanting waters of Fakarava, Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia, France, this dive site is a must-visit for divers looking to explore the wonders of the deep sea.
Diving Conditions Score for Alibaba
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Alibaba
Depth
28m
Visibility
32m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Alibaba
Wave Height
1.62m
Wind Speed
30.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
47.44km
Cloud Cover
8%
Wave Period
9.5s
Air Temperature
27°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Alibaba
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Dive Score Chart for Alibaba
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 6.9582/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.68m, Wind 31.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.5173/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Alibaba: 06:00
Sunset at Alibaba: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Alibaba 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
13:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.68m (9.6s), Wind: 31.5 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.64m (9.7s), Wind: 28.9 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.62m, Wind: 30.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for AlibabaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Alibaba
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 Alibaba
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Alibaba
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Alibaba
Water Temp
21.6°C / 70.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Alibaba
Alibaba follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.6°C) and December the coldest (17.6°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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