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Coral Key

Located in the Western region of Fiji, this dive site offers a captivating wall dive experience that is best explored during an incoming tide. The wall begins at the surface during low tide and descends to a maximum depth of 24m, resting on a sandy bottom. Adorned with a diverse array of vibrant coral, including both hard and soft coral, as well as sea fans and whip corals, the walls create a mesmerizing underwater landscape.

Divers venturing into the depths of this dive site will discover a plethora of marine species, including anemone and anemone fish, damselfish, moray eels, schooling barracuda and GT's/jacks, parrotfish, sea cucumbers, sea stars, feather stars, anthias, fusiliers, octopuses, and spinner dolphins. The visibility at this location is exceptional, with an average of 19m, providing clear and captivating views for divers.

Known as Coral Key, this extraordinary dive spot is situated in Nukurauvula Passage and can be reached via an approximately 45-minute boat ride from a nearby resort. Besides diving, visitors can also partake in snorkeling activities in this area, promising an equally remarkable experience. Additionally, it's worth noting that Coral Key is one of the preferred sites for Dolphin Encounter tours, allowing visitors a unique chance to interact with the playful and energetic resident spinner dolphins.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site accommodates all levels of experience. As you immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Fiji's underwater world, it is essential to show respect and reverence for the ocean. For more information and details about this remarkable dive site, please visit divechamp.com.

Diving Conditions Score for Coral Key

7.1
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Coral Key

Depth

19m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Coral Key

Wave Height

1.38m

Wind Speed

27.8 m/s

Water Temp

26.6°C

Visibility

23.72km

Cloud Cover

98%

Wave Period

4.85s

Air Temperature

22.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Coral Key
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Dive Score Chart for Coral Key

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.016933333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.28m, Wind 20.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.665133333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Coral Key: 06:00
Sunset at Coral Key: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Coral Key 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
7:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.28m (4.75s), Wind: 20.3 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 25 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Coral Key
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Coral Key

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 Coral Key

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

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

Best Months for Coral Key

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

Ideal Conditions for Coral Key

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.3°C / 77.5°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.3m / 46.9ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Coral Key

Coral Key follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (25.3°C) and October the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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: 6 hr. ago - Jun 13, 2026

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