Amos Rock
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including rainbow runners, fusiliers, angelfish, butterflyfish, and batfish. Some lucky divers have even reported sightings of majestic Napoleon wrasse in these waters.
Allowing the mild currents to guide you, embark on a gentle drift dive along the wall while admiring the vibrant underwater world. The sides of the wall are adorned with magnificent gorgonians, which occasionally house the elusive pygmy seahorse. Within the caverns, red fire gobies play hide-and-seek amidst the white sandy patches. Whitetip sharks gracefully seek their meals or find serenity while nurse sharks rest in the sheltered ledges along the wall. On the reef top, schools of vibrant reef parrotfish patrol the area in search of food. It's not unusual for divers to be astonished by a breathtaking sight of a whale shark appearing from the depths of the blue. Furthermore, the reef is adorned with colossal barrel sponges and stunning Gorgonian fan corals, adding life and a burst of color.
Amos Rock offers excellent visibility of up to 23 meters, making it a picturesque underwater experience. The maximum depth of this dive site is 24 meters. So, if you're an advanced diver seeking an unforgettable adventure, add Amos Rock to your must-visit list.
Diving Conditions Score for Amos Rock
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Amos Rock
Depth
24m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Amos Rock
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
24 m/s
Water Temp
30.7°C
Visibility
5.22km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
3.65s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
4.6 mm
Dive Score Chart for Amos Rock
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.527566666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 21.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.076666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Amos Rock 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: 6.5/10
Waves: 0.96m (4.4s), Wind: 21.2 m/s
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 0.9m, Wind: 23.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Amos Rock Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Amos Rock
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 Amos Rock
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Amos Rock
Ideal Conditions for Amos Rock
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
August
Visibility
13.2m / 43.3ft
June
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Amos Rock
Amos Rock shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.6°C) and January the coldest (23.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.6m 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.6mm 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 23, 2026