Fisherman’s Rock
Here, you'll have the chance to encounter various marine creatures, including titan triggerfish, nesting in the area. Keep an eye out for pelagic species like yellowfin tuna, wahoo, barracuda, and the occasional hammerhead and silver tip sharks, in addition to the grey reef, blacktip, and whitetip sharks.
Charybdis Reef awaits you just a boat trip away from Volivoli Beach Resort, approximately 45 minutes to an hour. This horseshoe-shaped reef offers a shallow side and a thrilling deep drop-off, hosting several notable dive sites such as Fisherman's Rock, Heaven's Door, Blue Wall, and Phantasea Dome. It is a favored location for a local pod of spinner dolphins, and due to its proximity, encounters with large pelagic fish and impressive sharks, including hammerheads and silver tips, are not uncommon. Don't forget to gaze into the deep blue as you explore this remarkable destination. Divers of advanced level are recommended to fully appreciate the wonders that await.
Diving Conditions Score for Fisherman’s Rock
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fisherman’s Rock
Depth
18m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Fisherman’s Rock
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
45.2 m/s
Water Temp
26.5°C
Visibility
49.16km
Cloud Cover
23%
Wave Period
3.8s
Air Temperature
24.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Fisherman’s Rock
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.798466666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 37.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.403866666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Fisherman’s Rock 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: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.68m (3.6s), Wind: 37.4 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 35.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fisherman’s RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fisherman’s Rock
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 Fisherman’s Rock
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Fisherman’s Rock
Ideal Conditions for Fisherman’s Rock
Water Temp
21.7°C / 71.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fisherman’s Rock
Fisherman’s Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.7°C) and December the coldest (17.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 19, 2026