Booby Island
Expect an exhilarating dive experience with occasional currents and plenty of thrilling encounters with marine life. Dive alongside majestic Whale Sharks, Guitar Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, and schools of Eagle Rays numbering anywhere from 10 to 50. Don't be surprised to come across the striking Bumphead Parrotfish and graceful Turtles gracefully gliding through the water.
For the more experienced divers, this site offers an opportunity to spot Ghost Pipefish, Goliath Grouper, Leaf Fish, Frogfish, Mantis Shrimp Devil/Indian Walker Scorpionfish, Flying Gurnard, Spanish Dancer, Harlequin Shrimp, and an array of other fascinating species.
With excellent visibility reaching 16 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site provides an immersive experience that will leave even the most advanced divers in awe. Don't miss out on exploring the wonders hidden beneath the crystal-clear waters of Seychelles.
Diving Conditions Score for Booby Island
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Booby Island
Depth
19m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Booby Island
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
27.1 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
28.32km
Cloud Cover
17%
Wave Period
6.3s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Booby Island
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.123499999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 27.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.732266666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Booby Island 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.3m (6.45s), Wind: 27.2 m/s
Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 27.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Booby IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Booby Island
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 Booby Island
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Booby Island
Ideal Conditions for Booby Island
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
April
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Booby Island
Booby Island follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.4°C) and December the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.8m 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 0.4mm 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 18, 2026