Celestes
Named after Celeste, a Cocos Dive trainee and assistant, this dive site offers an abundance of hard coral, making it a delightful destination for divers of all levels. In comparison to Ripper, the current is generally calmer here, ensuring a more enjoyable experience. Explore the site attentively as there is always something new to discover. You'll encounter predominantly hard corals, as well as captivating schools of Indian triggers and pyramid butterfly fish. This site, located in the captivating waters of Australia's Cocos (Keeling) Islands, is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. For those looking for more excitement, snorkeling opportunities are available nearby in the scenic area of Rip, Jalan Melati, Home Island, Bantam, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Celestes
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Celestes
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Celestes
Wave Height
2m
Wind Speed
22.9 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
5.18km
Cloud Cover
40%
Wave Period
8.45s
Air Temperature
27.4°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Celestes
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Dive Score Chart for Celestes
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 6.090133333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.02m, Wind 19.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 5.603700000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Celestes: 06:00
Sunset at Celestes: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Celestes 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
11:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 2.02m (8.65s), Wind: 19.6 m/s
Safest Overall
10:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 2m (8.6s), Wind: 22.4 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 2.08m, Wind: 19.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CelestesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Celestes
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 Celestes
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Celestes
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Celestes
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Celestes
Celestes follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and November the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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
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