Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Located between St. George's and Grande Island, this dive site is a rocky reef with a large expanse of Plate coral. With a depth range of 5 to 13 meters, it offers an easy dive experience for exploring the vibrant coral reef. Perfect for beginner divers and students, this site is ideal for introductory dives. Experience the beauty of this Indian dive site near Vasco da Gama, Mormugao, South Goa, Goa, 403802, India. Discover crystal-clear waters with a visibility of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 7 meters.
Diving Conditions Score for Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
6.3
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Depth
7m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Wave Height
1.76m
Wind Speed
19.5 m/s
Water Temp
30.8°C
Visibility
5.3km
Cloud Cover
65%
Wave Period
7.95s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
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Dive Score Chart for Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.239433333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.74m, Wind 25.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.1498333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks: 06:00
Sunset at Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks 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
12:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.74m (8.05s), Wind: 25.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 5.1/10
Waves: 1.56m, Wind: 23.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Grande Banks/ Navy Bay RocksAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
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 Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
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 Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Water Temp
21.5°C / 70.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.5°C) and December the coldest (17.5°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 22, 2026
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