Moya Reef
Moya Reef, located just a 15-minute boat ride away from Barefoot Kuata Resort in Fiji, offers an unforgettable diving experience for beginners. This dive site is home to a variety of captivating marine life, including Reef Sharks, affectionate remora fishes, damsels, and clownfish. The winding Reef Wall boasts an abundance of swim throughs and small caves, adding an extra dose of excitement to your dive. As you explore the sandy bottom, the sun rays reflect off the water, creating a stunning turquoise glow. The vibrant corals showcase their splendor in an array of colors. With a maximum depth of 11m and visibility reaching up to 17m, Moya Reef provides optimal conditions for divers of all skill levels. Discover the wonders of this Western Fiji gem and dive into an underwater adventure you'll never forget.
Diving Conditions Score for Moya Reef
8.2
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Moya Reef
Depth
11m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Moya Reef
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
11.8 m/s
Water Temp
26.3°C
Visibility
52.94km
Cloud Cover
22%
Wave Period
9.95s
Air Temperature
23.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Moya Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Moya Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.401833333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 1.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.6175582010582/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Moya Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Moya Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Moya 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.66m (9.6s), Wind: 1.9 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 5.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Moya ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Moya 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 Moya 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 Moya Reef
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Moya Reef
Water Temp
21.7°C / 71.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Moya Reef
Moya Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.7°C) and December the coldest (17.7°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 22, 2026
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