Colleen’s Garden
Prepare to encounter an abundance of captivating macro life at this dive site. From nudibranchs, shrimp, and lobsters to flatworms, gobies, anthias, fusiliers, anemones, and anemone fish, you'll also discover a variety of soft and hard coral species, sea whips, and feather stars.
Nestled within the Vatulaca Reef region just north of Volivoli Beach Resort in Western Fiji, this site presents a gateway to a plethora of beautiful dive sites suitable for divers of all levels. Regardless of your experience, interests, or training, these sites offer remarkable underwater adventures. The travel time to each site ranges from 15 to 25 minutes by boat, depending on tide height and the specific site. Remember to immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean and show it the respect it deserves.
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Diving Conditions Score for Colleen’s Garden
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Colleen’s Garden
Depth
16m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Colleen’s Garden
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
39.5 m/s
Water Temp
25.7°C
Visibility
53.24km
Cloud Cover
7%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
24.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Colleen’s Garden
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.8847000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 36.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.3893/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Colleen’s Garden 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.9m (4.25s), Wind: 36.5 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.88m (4.25s), Wind: 32.2 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 35.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Colleen’s GardenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Colleen’s Garden
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 Colleen’s Garden
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Colleen’s Garden
Ideal Conditions for Colleen’s Garden
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 Colleen’s Garden
Colleen’s Garden 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