Long Reef
Submerged Reef with Abundant Coral Growth in Fiji
Explore the submersed reef of Western Fiji, where a vibrant coral garden awaits divers of all levels. This captivating dive site offers a shallow and sloping reef adorned with plentiful new growth of coral. As the reef continues to flourish, exciting times lie ahead for both the ecosystem and divers.
Immerse yourself in the colorful underwater world, encountering various marine species, including the majestic bumphead parrotfish, occasional reef sharks, and graceful turtles. With a maximum depth of 16m and visibility reaching up to 14m, this site provides excellent conditions for divers to fully enjoy the awe-inspiring surroundings.
Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or expert, this extraordinary dive site caters to divers of all skill levels. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this remarkable underwater haven in Fiji's Western region.
Explore the submersed reef of Western Fiji, where a vibrant coral garden awaits divers of all levels. This captivating dive site offers a shallow and sloping reef adorned with plentiful new growth of coral. As the reef continues to flourish, exciting times lie ahead for both the ecosystem and divers.
Immerse yourself in the colorful underwater world, encountering various marine species, including the majestic bumphead parrotfish, occasional reef sharks, and graceful turtles. With a maximum depth of 16m and visibility reaching up to 14m, this site provides excellent conditions for divers to fully enjoy the awe-inspiring surroundings.
Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or expert, this extraordinary dive site caters to divers of all skill levels. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this remarkable underwater haven in Fiji's Western region.
Diving Conditions Score for Long Reef
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Long Reef
Depth
16m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Long Reef
Wave Height
1.24m
Wind Speed
33.4 m/s
Water Temp
25.7°C
Visibility
43.98km
Cloud Cover
10%
Wave Period
7.3s
Air Temperature
24.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Long Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Long Reef
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.187033333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 37.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.8230666666666675/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Long Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Long Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Long 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
15:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.26m (7.1s), Wind: 37.3 m/s
Safest Overall
12:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.2m (7.35s), Wind: 33.8 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 27.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Long ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Long 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 Long Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Long Reef
July
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Long Reef
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Long Reef
Long Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.3°C) and October the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 29, 2026
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