May Tag
At this extraordinary location, be prepared to encounter an abundance of marine species. Keep your eyes peeled for Spanish mackerel, spotted sweet lips, lionfish, nudibranchs, and an array of soft and hard coral species, particularly the stunning purple coral. Marvel at the delicate feather stars, graceful starfish, elusive moray eels, colorful damselfish, and the majestic green and hawksbill sea turtles. With visibility reaching up to 19 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, divers of all skill levels can revel in the beauty of this dive site.
The Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park, also known as "The Passage," is internationally renowned for its exceptional diving opportunities. While this park boasts world-class and famous dive sites, don't miss out on the equally magnificent Midway Reef, Vatulaca Reef, Charybdis Reef, and Malake Passage. To reach "The Passage," a boat ride of just over an hour from nearby Western Fiji is all it takes.
Please note that an additional fee of FJ$15 per diver (subject to change) is required for annual entry to the reserve. Let us remember to respect and protect our precious ocean as we embark on this exhilarating dive adventure. For further information about the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park, please visit divechamp.com.
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Diving Conditions Score for May Tag
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for May Tag
Depth
30m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for May Tag
Wave Height
1.34m
Wind Speed
47.9 m/s
Water Temp
26.4°C
Visibility
4.68km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.85s
Air Temperature
25.7°C
Precipitation
0.8 mm
Dive Score Chart for May Tag
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.713333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 45.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.013333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at May Tag 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: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.24m (5.6s), Wind: 45.5 m/s
Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.58m, Wind: 53.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for May TagAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at May Tag
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 May Tag
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for May Tag
Ideal Conditions for May Tag
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 May Tag
May Tag 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 14, 2026