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Lost World

Experience the exhilarating wall dive on the barrier reef of Vatu-i-Ra Island. With dive depths ranging from 1m to 24m, this drift dive is best suited for outgoing tides, allowing you to explore a multitude of crevices, cracks, and swim-throughs while being amazed by the abundant marine life.

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

8
Very Good

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lost World
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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.

Sunrise at Lost World: 06:00
Sunset at Lost World: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
11:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.84m (4.15s), Wind: 44.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
10:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.8m (4.15s), Wind: 39.1 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 39.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Lost World
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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

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Lost World

June
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Lost World

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.9m / 39.0ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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