Green Turtle
Located just a short 20-minute drive from the club, this dive site in the South Province of New Caledonia, France, is a must-visit for divers of all levels. With its diverse range of dives, including encounters with green turtles, porcelain crabs, eagle rays, bulldozer shrimps, nudibranches, pipefishes, white tip sharks, and Ghost Pipefishes, there's something to satisfy every underwater enthusiast's curiosity.
Our passionate instructors are dedicated to ensuring a memorable diving experience tailored to your preferences. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, you'll find suitable dives to explore. The maximum depth of the site is 22m, providing ample underwater space to discover the breathtaking marine life that surrounds you. With a visibility of 17m, the crystal-clear waters offer optimal conditions for observing and capturing stunning underwater moments.
Discover the wonders of this dive site, conveniently located in France's South Province, where adventure awaits beneath the surface. Book your dive today and embark on an unforgettable underwater journey.
Our passionate instructors are dedicated to ensuring a memorable diving experience tailored to your preferences. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, you'll find suitable dives to explore. The maximum depth of the site is 22m, providing ample underwater space to discover the breathtaking marine life that surrounds you. With a visibility of 17m, the crystal-clear waters offer optimal conditions for observing and capturing stunning underwater moments.
Discover the wonders of this dive site, conveniently located in France's South Province, where adventure awaits beneath the surface. Book your dive today and embark on an unforgettable underwater journey.
Diving Conditions Score for Green Turtle
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Green Turtle
Depth
22m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Green Turtle
Wave Height
1.34m
Wind Speed
5.8 m/s
Water Temp
24.4°C
Visibility
5.04km
Cloud Cover
66%
Wave Period
9.35s
Air Temperature
19.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Green Turtle
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Dive Score Chart for Green Turtle
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 6.695633333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.46m, Wind 7.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.737819658119658/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Green Turtle: 06:00
Sunset at Green Turtle: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Green Turtle 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
22:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.28m (9.75s), Wind: 5.4 m/s
Safest Overall
10:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.46m (8.6s), Wind: 7.9 m/s
Best Day
10:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.46m, Wind: 7.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Green TurtleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Green Turtle
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 Green Turtle
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Green Turtle
July
Score: 9.4
June
Score: 9.3
May
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Green Turtle
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
March
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Green Turtle
Green Turtle follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (23.9°C) and October the coldest (19.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.2mm 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 21, 2026
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