Ave Maria
Dive amidst the captivating rocky islands nestled between Praslin and La Digue in Seychelles, offering depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters. Explore these scenic canyons teeming with abundant marine life, creating a truly mesmerizing underwater experience. To fully appreciate the wonders this site holds, it is advisable to plan multiple dives.
Be prepared to encounter an array of captivating species, including Whale Sharks, Guitarfish, Grey Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Eagle Rays in schools of 10-50, Bumphead Parrotfish, as well as graceful Green and Hawksbill Turtles. Additionally, keep an eye out for Ghost Pipefish, Goliath Grouper, Leaf Fish, Frogfish, Mantis Shrimp, Devil/Indian Walkers, Scorpionfish, Flying Gurnard, Spanish Dancer, Harlequin Shrimp, and more astonishing creatures!
With a visibility of approximately 15 meters and a maximum diving depth of 17 meters, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers seeking a remarkable underwater experience. Located conveniently in Seychelles, this captivating underwater wonderland awaits your exploration.
Be prepared to encounter an array of captivating species, including Whale Sharks, Guitarfish, Grey Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Eagle Rays in schools of 10-50, Bumphead Parrotfish, as well as graceful Green and Hawksbill Turtles. Additionally, keep an eye out for Ghost Pipefish, Goliath Grouper, Leaf Fish, Frogfish, Mantis Shrimp, Devil/Indian Walkers, Scorpionfish, Flying Gurnard, Spanish Dancer, Harlequin Shrimp, and more astonishing creatures!
With a visibility of approximately 15 meters and a maximum diving depth of 17 meters, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers seeking a remarkable underwater experience. Located conveniently in Seychelles, this captivating underwater wonderland awaits your exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Ave Maria
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ave Maria
Depth
17m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Ave Maria
Wave Height
1.28m
Wind Speed
29.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
24.74km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
6.35s
Air Temperature
26.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ave Maria
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Dive Score Chart for Ave Maria
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.164533333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 24.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.6255999999999995/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ave Maria: 06:00
Sunset at Ave Maria: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ave Maria 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
10:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.26m (6.35s), Wind: 24.9 m/s
Safest Overall
11:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.24m (6.4s), Wind: 25.8 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.36m, Wind: 29.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ave MariaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ave Maria
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 Ave Maria
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Ave Maria
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Ave Maria
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ave Maria
Ave Maria follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°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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