Jema
Discover an array of marine species at this location, including Green and Hawksbill sea turtles, grey, blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, anemones and their accompanying clownfish, as well as sea fans, starfish, banded sea kraits, moray eels, angelfish and more.
Located between Volivoli Beach Resort and the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Reserve, Midway Reef gets its name from its strategic midpoint position. This dive spot offers incredible dive sites filled with an abundance of color, biodiversity and thriving marine life. The boat ride out to the site typically takes around 45 minutes, during which you can appreciate the stunning Suncoast coastline and pass by several local villages. Gain insights into the area's rich history, some of which is connected to our exceptional crew. As you embark on your dive, remember to respect and appreciate the ocean's wonders.
Diving Conditions Score for Jema
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Jema
Depth
19m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Jema
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
26.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
40.54km
Cloud Cover
18%
Wave Period
4.45s
Air Temperature
26.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Jema
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.408156928838952/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 25.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.804150980392157/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Jema 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.6m (4.45s), Wind: 25.3 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 31.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for JemaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jema
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 Jema
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Jema
Ideal Conditions for Jema
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
April
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
June
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Jema
Jema 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 March with average wave heights of 2.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 3, 2026