Bikini
Get ready to encounter a diverse range of marine life at this exceptional location. Keep an eye out for scribbled pipefish, fascinating garden eels, charming juvenile boxfish, energetic durban dancers, playful banded boxer shrimp, and enchanting juvenile moray eels. And that's not all! You might also have the chance to spot majestic sharks, graceful turtles, and magnificent manta rays during your dive.
Not only is the bikini dive site teeming with underwater wonders, but it also serves as an essential cleaning station for numerous fish species, including moray eels, turtles, sharks, and manta rays. Witness the fascinating behavior of these creatures as they visit the site for their regular cleaning routine.
Located within the breathtaking surroundings of Sodwana Bay in South Africa, this dive site offers a magnificent underwater experience. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 20m, it caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Discover the hidden treasures of the bikini dive site and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the underwater world. Plan your dive trip to this extraordinary destination today.
Diving Conditions Score for Bikini
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bikini
Depth
20m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Bikini
Wave Height
1.64m
Wind Speed
16.7 m/s
Water Temp
24.4°C
Visibility
30.2km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
12.1s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Bikini
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.441102362204725/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.56m, Wind 13.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.031803278688524/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Bikini 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: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.56m (12.7s), Wind: 13.1 m/s
Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.54m, Wind: 14.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for BikiniAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bikini
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 Bikini
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Bikini
Ideal Conditions for Bikini
Water Temp
22.1°C / 71.8°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bikini
Bikini follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (22.1°C) and June the coldest (18.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.4m 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026