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Bula Maker

Located in the Vatulaca Reef region in Western Fiji, this dive site offers a picturesque wall dive that starts at 2 meters and descends to a maximum depth of 24 meters at the main reef. The main reef is adorned with stunning swim-throughs, canyons, soft corals, and sea fans, creating a captivating underwater landscape to explore.

Suitable for divers of all experience levels, including confident snorkelers, this dive site can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced divers. With a visibility of approximately 15 meters, you'll have the opportunity to fully appreciate the underwater beauty surrounding you.

The Vatulaca Reef region is renowned for its rich marine life. Prepare to encounter a diverse range of small critters and macro species, including colorful nudibranchs, banded sea kraits, moray eels, green sea turtles, and hawksbill sea turtles. Don't forget to keep an eye out into the blue, as there may be even more surprises awaiting your discovery.

To reach this dive site, a 15 to 25-minute boat ride from the nearby Volivoli Beach Resort is necessary, depending on the specific site and tide height. Furthermore, the region offers a variety of dive sites suitable for divers with various interests and training levels.

Remember to always respect the ocean and its inhabitants when diving. Embrace the adventure of exploring the wonders beneath the surface in Fiji's Vatulaca Reef region and create lasting memories.

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Diving Conditions Score for Bula Maker

7.9
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Bula Maker

Depth

22m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Bula Maker

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

31.6 m/s

Water Temp

26.2°C

Visibility

45.1km

Cloud Cover

47%

Wave Period

3.45s

Air Temperature

22.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bula Maker
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Dive Score Chart for Bula Maker

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.905682920110193/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 4.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.425380952380952/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Bula Maker: 06:00
Sunset at Bula Maker: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Bula Maker 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.32m (6.05s), Wind: 4.5 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Bula Maker
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bula Maker

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 Bula Maker

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Bula Maker

July
Score: 9.7
June
Score: 9.6
August
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for Bula Maker

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.9°C / 78.6°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Bula Maker

Bula Maker follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (25.9°C) and October the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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