Hong Kong
The Vatulaca Reef region in Fiji offers an incredible dive site, with numerous pinnacles closely clustered together. Starting at a depth of 6msw and descending to 30msw, these pinnacles resemble imposing skyscrapers when viewed from the sea floor. This dive site is particularly favorable during incoming tides, allowing divers to witness a vast array of marine life.
Prepare to be amazed by the diverse species you may encounter, including schooling barracuda, GT/jacks, grey, blacktip, and whitetip reef sharks, as well as batfish, sea whips, sea fans, soft and hard coral, lobster, green and hawksbill sea turtles, nudibranch, gobies, and more.
Located directly in front, just north of Volivoli Beach Resort in Western Fiji, the Vatulaca Reef region presents a multitude of beautiful dive sites suitable for all levels of experience, interests, and training. The travel time to these sites from the resort ranges from a 15-minute to 25-minute boat ride, depending on the specific location and tide height. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean, while always respecting its majesty.
Prepare to be amazed by the diverse species you may encounter, including schooling barracuda, GT/jacks, grey, blacktip, and whitetip reef sharks, as well as batfish, sea whips, sea fans, soft and hard coral, lobster, green and hawksbill sea turtles, nudibranch, gobies, and more.
Located directly in front, just north of Volivoli Beach Resort in Western Fiji, the Vatulaca Reef region presents a multitude of beautiful dive sites suitable for all levels of experience, interests, and training. The travel time to these sites from the resort ranges from a 15-minute to 25-minute boat ride, depending on the specific location and tide height. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean, while always respecting its majesty.
Diving Conditions Score for Hong Kong
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hong Kong
Depth
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Hong Kong
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
30.6 m/s
Water Temp
25.3°C
Visibility
49.24km
Cloud Cover
13%
Wave Period
3.55s
Air Temperature
25°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hong Kong
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Dive Score Chart for Hong Kong
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.331111111111111/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 22.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.805252525252525/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Hong Kong: 06:00
Sunset at Hong Kong: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Hong Kong 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
15:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.46m (3.45s), Wind: 22.5 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.4m, Wind: 22.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Hong KongAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hong Kong
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 Hong Kong
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Hong Kong
July
Score: 9.7
June
Score: 9.6
August
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Hong Kong
Water Temp
25.9°C / 78.6°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hong Kong
Hong Kong follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (25.9°C) and October the coldest (22.6°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 23, 2026
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