Baie Ternay Marine Park
Discover the beauty of the Marine Park, a protected reef with a maximum depth of 20m. While exploring this site, divers may encounter fascinating marine creatures such as octopuses, rays, white tip reef sharks, hawksbill turtles, parrotfish, pufferfish, cornet fish, trumpet fish, boxfish, stonefish, and barracudas. The underwater landscape is adorned with stunning hard and soft corals, creating a visually captivating experience.
With a visibility of approximately 12m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site is perfect for beginners to explore. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, you can enjoy the wonders of this underwater paradise.
Close to the Historical Marine Park in Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, our dive site offers a unique opportunity to combine diving with a visit to the surrounding attractions. Immerse yourself in the rich marine life and vibrant underwater ecosystem of this remarkable destination.
Diving Conditions Score for Baie Ternay Marine Park
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Baie Ternay Marine Park
Depth
15m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Baie Ternay Marine Park
Wave Height
1.26m
Wind Speed
19.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
32.5km
Cloud Cover
79%
Wave Period
7.8s
Air Temperature
25.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Baie Ternay Marine Park
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.159366666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 19.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.690299999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Baie Ternay Marine Park 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: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.3m (7.6s), Wind: 19.8 m/s
Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.28m, Wind: 22.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Baie Ternay Marine ParkAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baie Ternay Marine Park
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 Baie Ternay Marine Park
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Baie Ternay Marine Park
Ideal Conditions for Baie Ternay Marine Park
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
July
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Baie Ternay Marine Park
Baie Ternay Marine Park follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (22.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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). August is usually the driest month with 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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 20, 2026