Balydon Shoals
Welcome to our dive site in the water, located in the stunning Solomon Islands near Tulagi in the Central Province. This site offers a long shallow reef, stretching approximately 400 meters, with a maximum depth of 24 meters. Ideal for both beginner and advanced divers, this site boasts a visibility of 15 meters.
The top of the reef may appear flat and somewhat barren due to the strong currents running across it. However, on the southwest side, you'll discover a breathtaking wall where fish congregations can be found. This area serves as a feeding ground for a variety of marine life, including sharks, rays, pelagic species, surgeon fish, bonito, and bumpheads.
Join us for a fantastic drift dive experience at this renowned site. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the captivating water column of the reef's southwest end, where these magnificent creatures gather to feed. Book your dive now to witness the natural wonders this dive site has to offer.
The top of the reef may appear flat and somewhat barren due to the strong currents running across it. However, on the southwest side, you'll discover a breathtaking wall where fish congregations can be found. This area serves as a feeding ground for a variety of marine life, including sharks, rays, pelagic species, surgeon fish, bonito, and bumpheads.
Join us for a fantastic drift dive experience at this renowned site. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the captivating water column of the reef's southwest end, where these magnificent creatures gather to feed. Book your dive now to witness the natural wonders this dive site has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Balydon Shoals
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Balydon Shoals
Depth
24m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Balydon Shoals
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
16.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.5°C
Visibility
46.78km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
26.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Balydon Shoals
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Dive Score Chart for Balydon Shoals
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.5908999999999995/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 16.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.097566666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Balydon Shoals: 06:00
Sunset at Balydon Shoals: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Balydon Shoals 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
9:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.78m (4.35s), Wind: 16.9 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 15.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Balydon ShoalsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Balydon Shoals
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 Balydon Shoals
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Balydon Shoals
July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Balydon Shoals
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
October
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Balydon Shoals
Balydon Shoals follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). July is usually the driest month with 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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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