Lighthouse Reef
Diving Conditions Score for Lighthouse Reef
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lighthouse Reef
Depth
11m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Lighthouse Reef
Wave Height
0.34m
Wind Speed
28.2 m/s
Water Temp
31.1°C
Visibility
7.16km
Cloud Cover
87%
Wave Period
3s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Lighthouse Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.472533333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 7 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.518951851851852/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Lighthouse Reef 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.26m (3.6s), Wind: 5.2 m/s
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.34m (3.4s), Wind: 7 m/s
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lighthouse ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lighthouse Reef
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 Lighthouse Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Lighthouse Reef
Ideal Conditions for Lighthouse Reef
Water Temp
21.1°C / 70.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lighthouse Reef
Lighthouse Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.1°C) and December the coldest (17.1°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