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Baie Ternay Marine Park

Located just 20 minutes away from Beau Vallon Beach and 18 minutes from Bel Ombre Marina in Seychelles, our dive site offers a convenient and accessible underwater adventure. Anchoring on the sandy area is not only allowed but also safe, making it an ideal spot for diving enthusiasts.

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

7.6
Good

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Baie Ternay Marine Park
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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.

Sunrise at Baie Ternay Marine Park: 06:00
Sunset at Baie Ternay Marine Park: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
8:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.3m (7.6s), Wind: 19.8 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.28m, Wind: 22.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Baie Ternay Marine Park
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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

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Baie Ternay Marine Park

June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for Baie Ternay Marine Park

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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