Lionfish Reef
Located right off the beach, this dive site offers stunning topography and shallow sandy bottoms, making it an ideal location for dive courses. One of the highlights of diving here is the absence of strong currents, providing a peaceful diving experience. Lionfish, along with a variety of damsel fish and butterfly fish, are easily spotted at this site. With a maximum depth of 16 meters and good visibility, this dive site is suitable for beginner divers. Situated in Fiji, it is in close proximity to the Shangri-La Fijian Resort on Queens Road in Voua, Western Fiji.
Diving Conditions Score for Lionfish Reef
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lionfish Reef
Depth
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Lionfish Reef
Wave Height
2.14m
Wind Speed
27.5 m/s
Water Temp
26.5°C
Visibility
54.28km
Cloud Cover
20%
Wave Period
8.45s
Air Temperature
23.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lionfish Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Lionfish Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.076066666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.94m, Wind 22.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 5.653/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lionfish Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Lionfish Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lionfish 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.94m (8.65s), Wind: 22.7 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.96m, Wind: 22.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lionfish ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lionfish 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 Lionfish Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Lionfish Reef
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Lionfish Reef
Water Temp
21.8°C / 71.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lionfish Reef
Lionfish Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.8°C) and December the coldest (17.8°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 21, 2026
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