Heaven’s Door
Immerse yourself in a diverse underwater world teeming with giant sea fans, vibrant anemones and their accompanying clownfish, elegant cabbage coral, and a mix of soft and hard coral formations. Discover the mesmerizing sea whips, fascinating octopuses, lively wrasses, damselfish, anthias, fusiliers, shrimps, gobies, nudibranchs, and even the occasional visit from sharks. There is so much to explore and marvel at in these depths.
Located just a 45-minute to 1-hour boat trip from the beach resort, Charybdis Reef awaits. This horseshoe-shaped reef offers a shallow side as well as a dramatic deep drop-off. Within its waters, you'll find several captivating dive sites including Fisherman's Rock, Heaven's Door, Blue Wall, and Phantasea Dome. Keep an eye out for the playful local pod of spinner dolphins, while the location brings the chance to encounter impressive pelagic fish and larger sharks, including hammerheads and silver tips. Don't forget to gaze into the deep blue for spectacular sightings.
Dive into the crystal-clear waters with a visibility of 20 meters and explore the depths to a maximum depth of 24 meters. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, Charybdis Reef offers an unforgettable adventure for divers of all levels. Soak in the beauty of the western region, known for its incredible dive sites.
Respect the ocean and enjoy your dive to the fullest. To learn more and plan your dive, visit Dive Champ.
Diving Conditions Score for Heaven’s Door
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Heaven’s Door
Depth
24m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Heaven’s Door
Wave Height
0.5m
Wind Speed
28.9 m/s
Water Temp
26.6°C
Visibility
44.88km
Cloud Cover
27%
Wave Period
3.5s
Air Temperature
23.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Heaven’s Door
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.783166666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 4.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.433463414634147/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Heaven’s Door 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.3m (6s), Wind: 4.4 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 3.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Heaven’s DoorAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Heaven’s Door
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 Heaven’s Door
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Heaven’s Door
Ideal Conditions for Heaven’s Door
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Heaven’s Door
Heaven’s Door follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.1°C) and October the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m 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 18, 2026