Cannibal’s Cave
Encounter numerous fascinating creatures at this site, including spotted sweet lips, moray eels, blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, schooling red bass and barracuda, nudibranchs, diverse soft and hard coral, sea fans, flatworms, and angelfish. The variety of marine life and underwater topography make for an exciting dive experience.
The travel time to the different dive sites within the Vatulaca Reef region can vary depending on the site and tide height, with boat rides ranging from 15 to 25 minutes from Volivoli Beach Resort. With its convenient proximity, this Western Fiji location provides easy access to beautifully diverse dive sites suitable for divers of all levels, interests, and training.
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Diving Conditions Score for Cannibal’s Cave
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cannibal’s Cave
Depth
17m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cannibal’s Cave
Wave Height
1.06m
Wind Speed
31.8 m/s
Water Temp
26.5°C
Visibility
53.24km
Cloud Cover
96%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cannibal’s Cave
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.518633333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 33.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.008133333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cannibal’s Cave 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: 0.96m (4.4s), Wind: 33.7 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.02m, Wind: 41 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cannibal’s CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cannibal’s Cave
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 Cannibal’s Cave
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Cannibal’s Cave
Ideal Conditions for Cannibal’s Cave
Water Temp
25.8°C / 78.4°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cannibal’s Cave
Cannibal’s Cave follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (25.8°C) and October the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.7m 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 20, 2026