Bula Maker
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.32m (6.05s), Wind: 4.5 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bula MakerAlpha
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
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Bula Maker
Ideal Conditions for Bula Maker
Water Temp
25.9°C / 78.6°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
December
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026