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Babylon

Welcome to the mesmerizing underwater world of "Hanging Gardens of Babylon." Dive into the depths and explore the hidden treasures of this magnificent dive site. Delve into the cave nestled beneath the striking overhangs and marvel at the enchanting Glassy Sweepers and Channel Clinging Crabs up close.

As you venture further from the anchor point, you'll encounter breathtaking ledges adorned with vibrant Deepwater Seafans and an abundance of delicate soft corals. Traverse across the captivating landscape, crossing over lava flows and sand chutes, while keeping a watchful eye on the crystal-clear blue waters for inquisitive Caribbean Reef Sharks.

Return to the mooring and embark on a journey towards the shore, where you'll be greeted by an array of coral-encrusted boulders, growing in both size and number. Get ready to feel the famous Hot Sand of Saba as you continue your exploration. Prepare to be captivated by the presence of magnificent marine creatures such as Hawksbill Turtles, Horse-eye Jacks, friendly Nurse Sharks, and intriguing Morays, which are commonly sighted at this extraordinary dive site.

With a visibility of 20 meters, a maximum depth of 24 meters, and suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, the "Hanging Gardens of Babylon" is a must-visit underwater paradise. Located in The Bottom, Saba, Netherlands, this dive site offers a unique diving experience that will leave you in awe of the wonders of the ocean. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of this enchanting underwater realm.

Diving Conditions Score for Babylon

7.2
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Babylon

Depth

24m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Babylon

Wave Height

1.84m

Wind Speed

36.6 m/s

Water Temp

28.1°C

Visibility

29.22km

Cloud Cover

38%

Wave Period

5.85s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Babylon
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Dive Score Chart for Babylon

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.3619/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.82m, Wind 33.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 5.9773/10.

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

Sunrise at Babylon: 06:00
Sunset at Babylon: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Babylon 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.

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Best Overall
8:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.82m (5.75s), Wind: 33.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.78m (5.9s), Wind: 34.7 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.72m, Wind: 32.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Babylon
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Babylon

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 Babylon

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Babylon

January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.2

Ideal Conditions for Babylon

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.7m / 8.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Babylon

Babylon shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (21.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m 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 0.2mm 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 23, 2026

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