Lost World
Prepare yourself for an enchanting encounter with a diverse array of marine species including black coral trees, sea fans, barracudas, GTs/jacks, soft corals, scorpionfish, moray eels, sponges, feather stars, wrasses, fusiliers, reef sharks, anemones, anemonefish, damselfish, and more. Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park, also known as "The Passage," is a renowned diving destination globally, making it Fiji's premier spot for underwater exploration. In addition to its sensational and internationally recognized dive sites, don't miss the equally stunning Midway Reef, Vatulaca Reef, Charybdis Reef, and Malake Passage.
Your journey to "The Passage" takes just over one hour by boat. Some dive sites within Fiji's largest conservation park, spanning over 110km², may require slightly longer travel times. However, the experience is absolutely worth it. Diving enthusiasts should be aware that there is an additional FJ$15 fee (subject to change) per diver which provides annual membership for reserve access. For further details about the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park, please visit divechamp.com.
Enhance your underwater adventure in Fiji's Western region with optimal visibility of 12m and a maximum dive depth of 20m. This dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Respect the ocean and cherish your unforgettable dive experience. Book now at divechamp.com.
Diving Conditions Score for Lost World
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lost World
Depth
20m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Lost World
Wave Height
0.9m
Wind Speed
42.1 m/s
Water Temp
26°C
Visibility
53.56km
Cloud Cover
79%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
24.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Lost World
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.9375/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 44.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.4465/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Lost World 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.84m (4.15s), Wind: 44.5 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.8m (4.15s), Wind: 39.1 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 39.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lost WorldAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lost World
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 Lost World
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Lost World
Ideal Conditions for Lost World
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
June
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
June
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lost World
Lost World follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.4°C) and October the coldest (22.9°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 0.2mm 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 21, 2026