Cap Matoopa
Located just a short distance from Beau Vallon beach (20 minutes) and Bel Ombre marina (18 minutes), our dive site in Seychelles offers a thrilling underwater adventure. With our convenient boat pickup service, we are able to accommodate divers at any point along their dive. The dive takes place at a maximum depth of 22m, amidst stunning granite rock formations. While experiencing varying currents, ranging from gentle to strong, divers can encounter an array of marine life including reef sharks, eagle rays, marbled rays, octopus, moray eels, wrasse, batfish, barracuda, grouper, triggerfish, and pufferfish.
Enhancing the diving experience, the visibility reaches up to 14m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of the underwater environment. With a maximum depth of 21m, this dive site is recommended for advanced divers. Located near the Historical Marine Park in Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, our dive site is easily accessible and provides divers with the opportunity to explore a diverse range of marine species in their natural habitat. Plan your unforgettable dive experience with us today!
Enhancing the diving experience, the visibility reaches up to 14m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of the underwater environment. With a maximum depth of 21m, this dive site is recommended for advanced divers. Located near the Historical Marine Park in Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, our dive site is easily accessible and provides divers with the opportunity to explore a diverse range of marine species in their natural habitat. Plan your unforgettable dive experience with us today!
Diving Conditions Score for Cap Matoopa
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cap Matoopa
Depth
21m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cap Matoopa
Wave Height
1.2m
Wind Speed
19.2 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
9.36km
Cloud Cover
38%
Wave Period
8.75s
Air Temperature
25.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cap Matoopa
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Dive Score Chart for Cap Matoopa
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.343380952380953/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.2m, Wind 18.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.7725341085271324/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cap Matoopa: 06:00
Sunset at Cap Matoopa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cap Matoopa 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.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.2m (8.75s), Wind: 18.1 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.2m, Wind: 20.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cap MatoopaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cap Matoopa
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 Cap Matoopa
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Cap Matoopa
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Cap Matoopa
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
April
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cap Matoopa
Cap Matoopa follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.2°C) and December the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.5mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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 21, 2026
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