Caves of Babylon
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.84m (6.9s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.86m (6.7s), Wind: 10.7 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 10.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Caves of BabylonAlpha
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
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Caves of Babylon
Ideal Conditions for Caves of Babylon
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
November
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026