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Caves of Babylon

Discover an enchanting dive site in Fiji, located in the Western region close to the coastlines. Immerse yourself in a captivating underwater world of interconnected swim throughs, converging into a central 'cave'. The towering walls rise approximately 20 meters, with fractures that allow traces of sunlight to filter through, illuminating the surroundings. The main path is complemented by smaller swim throughs, offering a range of options to explore the vibrant reef that encompasses it.

As you navigate through the swim through paths, you'll encounter a plethora of marine life. Marvel at the colorful array of small fish darting through the passages, while delicately adorned nudibranchs and mesmerizing corals embellish the cave walls. At the entry points, larger creatures such as rays and sharks can be observed languishing on the sandy seabed, adding an extra touch of excitement to your dive.

With a maximum depth of 18 meters and visibility of 17 meters, this dive site caters to divers of various skill levels, making it equally suitable for beginners and advanced divers. Soak in the beauty of Fiji's underwater realm and embark on an unforgettable diving adventure at this awe-inspiring location.

Diving Conditions Score for Caves of Babylon

8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Caves of Babylon

Depth

18m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Caves of Babylon

Wave Height

0.9m

Wind Speed

29.6 m/s

Water Temp

25.6°C

Visibility

52.46km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

6.25s

Air Temperature

24°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Caves of Babylon
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Dive Score Chart for Caves of Babylon

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.938745273631841/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.86m, Wind 10.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.228039130434784/10.

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

Sunrise at Caves of Babylon: 06:00
Sunset at Caves of Babylon: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Caves of Babylon 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
5:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.84m (6.9s), Wind: 2.9 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.86m (6.7s), Wind: 10.7 m/s

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Best Day
6:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 10.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Caves of Babylon
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Caves of Babylon

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 Caves of Babylon

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.7/10

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

Best Months for Caves of Babylon

July
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Caves of Babylon

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.3°C / 79.3°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Caves of Babylon

Caves of Babylon follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.3°C) and October the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.9m 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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