Nalova pass
Located just 2 minutes away from Blue Lagoon Beach Resort in Fiji, our dive site is nestled in the channel between Nacula Island and Tavewa Island. Divers of all levels, especially beginners, will be enchanted by the stunning shallow reef wall ranging from 5 to 18 meters. The vibrant underwater world is home to a diverse array of marine life, including a variety of hard and soft coral, gorgonian sea fans, and an abundance of tropical species. Keep your eyes peeled for remarkable sightings of green turtles and resident white tip reef sharks. With excellent visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site offers a memorable and accessible experience for divers exploring the Western region of Fiji near Nacula.
Diving Conditions Score for Nalova pass
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Nalova pass
Depth
13m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Nalova pass
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
17.1 m/s
Water Temp
26.3°C
Visibility
33.68km
Cloud Cover
11%
Wave Period
5.65s
Air Temperature
25°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Nalova pass
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Dive Score Chart for Nalova pass
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.6367666666666665/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 22.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.242533333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Nalova pass: 06:00
Sunset at Nalova pass: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Nalova pass 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: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.02m (5.8s), Wind: 22.5 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 16.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Nalova passAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nalova pass
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 Nalova pass
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Nalova pass
June
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Nalova pass
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Nalova pass
Nalova pass follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.5°C) and October the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 17, 2026
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