Anthony’s Reef
Peel Island's East side features a picturesque fringing reef, ideal for diving enthusiasts. While occasional currents may be present, the abundant coral bommies offer convenient shelter. This captivating dive site showcases vibrant purple soft coral colonies and impressive barrel sponges. Schooling fish can be observed year-round, creating a delightful underwater experience suitable for all divers. With generally good visibility, this location allows for extended dives due to its relatively shallow depths. However, caution is advised as intermittent currents can make navigating the channel a bit challenging. A recommended dive spot for beginners and advanced divers alike. Located in Govind Nagar, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India (744211).
Diving Conditions Score for Anthony’s Reef
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Anthony’s Reef
Depth
38m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Anthony’s Reef
Wave Height
0.54m
Wind Speed
16.9 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
20.18km
Cloud Cover
63%
Wave Period
6.8s
Air Temperature
29.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Anthony’s Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Anthony’s Reef
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.269141025641026/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 15.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.821799040767386/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Anthony’s Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Anthony’s Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Anthony’s Reef 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.56m (6.5s), Wind: 15.9 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.56m (6.5s), Wind: 15.7 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 17.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Anthony’s ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Anthony’s Reef
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 Anthony’s Reef
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 Anthony’s Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Anthony’s Reef
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
March
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Anthony’s Reef
Anthony’s Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (28.5°C) and January the coldest (23.3°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). February is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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