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Neil Lighthouse

Welcome to a dive site straight out of a fantasy. The captivating underwater world surrounding the fallen lighthouse is reminiscent of scenes from comic books. Exploring this unique spot will uncover stunning coral reefs brimming with a wide variety of vibrant fish and marine creatures. Take your time to soak in the enchantment of this magical place and keep an eye out for the native turtles gracefully gliding through the waters.

As you navigate through the gaps between the lighthouse pillars, you'll encounter an array of mesmerizing species. Juvenile batfish, scorpionfish, hump head parrotfish, and angel fish are just a few of the remarkable sights that await you here. The captivating beauty of this underwater realm will leave you in awe.

Located in Neil Island, this dive site in South Andaman, India, offers delightful experiences for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 9 meters and excellent visibility of 9 meters, even beginner divers can fully enjoy this captivating underwater paradise.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of this unique dive site, situated on the path to the natural bridge in the stunning Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves as you explore this magical underwater realm.

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Diving Conditions Score for Neil Lighthouse

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Neil Lighthouse

Depth

9m

Visibility

9m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Neil Lighthouse

Wave Height

1.08m

Wind Speed

29.9 m/s

Water Temp

29.3°C

Visibility

28.28km

Cloud Cover

96%

Wave Period

6s

Air Temperature

29°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Neil Lighthouse
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Dive Score Chart for Neil Lighthouse

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.1545000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 26.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.596666666666667/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Neil Lighthouse: 06:00
Sunset at Neil Lighthouse: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Neil Lighthouse 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
13:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.02m (6.2s), Wind: 26.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
11:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.02m (6.3s), Wind: 28.4 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.12m, Wind: 31.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Neil Lighthouse
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Neil Lighthouse

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 Neil Lighthouse

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Neil Lighthouse

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Neil Lighthouse

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.4°C / 81.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.0m / 42.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Neil Lighthouse

Neil Lighthouse shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (27.9°C) and January the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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 - Jul 6, 2026

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