Barracuda Drift
Just a short 13-minute drive from our dive center, you'll find an exhilarating drift dive that will captivate both open water and advanced divers. This dive site showcases a picturesque coral-covered reef, accompanied by a gentle and constant current that effortlessly carries you along. With a maximum depth of approximately 30m, it promises an incredible underwater experience.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the diverse underwater ecosystem teeming with triggerfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, and a colorful array of nudibranchs. As the name suggests, barracudas can also be spotted here, adding to the thrill of exploration.
With a visibility of 16m, this dive site in Fiji welcomes divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Situated in the western part of Fiji, it offers a convenient and fascinating dive experience.
Immerse yourself in the effortless beauty of this drift dive, where reef exploration becomes effortless. Join us and explore this captivating dive site.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the diverse underwater ecosystem teeming with triggerfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, and a colorful array of nudibranchs. As the name suggests, barracudas can also be spotted here, adding to the thrill of exploration.
With a visibility of 16m, this dive site in Fiji welcomes divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Situated in the western part of Fiji, it offers a convenient and fascinating dive experience.
Immerse yourself in the effortless beauty of this drift dive, where reef exploration becomes effortless. Join us and explore this captivating dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Barracuda Drift
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Barracuda Drift
Depth
17m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Barracuda Drift
Wave Height
2.62m
Wind Speed
16.1 m/s
Water Temp
25.8°C
Visibility
53.62km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
10.9s
Air Temperature
22.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barracuda Drift
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Dive Score Chart for Barracuda Drift
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 6.990433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.96m, Wind 0.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 5.6368/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Barracuda Drift: 06:00
Sunset at Barracuda Drift: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Barracuda Drift 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 2.96m (11.7s), Wind: 0.7 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 2.64m, Wind: 14.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Barracuda DriftAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barracuda Drift
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 Barracuda Drift
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Barracuda Drift
July
Score: 9.7
May
Score: 9.5
June
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Barracuda Drift
Water Temp
24.7°C / 76.5°F
July
Visibility
13.1m / 43.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Barracuda Drift
Barracuda Drift follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.7°C) and October the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.0m 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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