Black Forest
Explore the depths alongside schools of vibrant marine life, including big eye jacks, blue fin trevally, Spanish mackerel, barracudas, barramundi cod, banner fish, Moorish idols, and graceful turtles.
Beginners and advanced divers alike will be delighted as this enchanting reef commences at a shallow 7 meters and gracefully descends to over 40 meters. The top of the reef and the slope itself teem with abundant aquatic wonders, but the pinnacle of this dive resides at a remarkable 30 meters. Here, a mesmerizing forest of black coral flourishes, bestowing its name upon this remarkable site.
With exceptional visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of varying skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
Diving Conditions Score for Black Forest
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Black Forest
Depth
21m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Black Forest
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
29.4 m/s
Water Temp
30.3°C
Visibility
34.56km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
3.65s
Air Temperature
29.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Black Forest
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.529999999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 28.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.096666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Black Forest 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.64m (3.4s), Wind: 28.9 m/s
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.6m (3.55s), Wind: 25 m/s
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 23.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Black ForestAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Black Forest
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 Black Forest
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Black Forest
Ideal Conditions for Black Forest
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
May
Visibility
10.7m / 35.1ft
September
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Black Forest
Black Forest shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). February is usually the driest month with 1.9mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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