Nemo Reef
Nemo Reef, located conveniently near us, serves as our house reef and is undoubtedly the premier dive site in Havelock for beginners embarking on their first scuba diving adventure. With its calm and crystal-clear waters, abundant marine life, and a stunning combination of reef and sandy patches, this site presents an ideal environment for confined water training across various programs.
Situated amidst a picturesque mangrove forest, the entrance to this dive site is accessible from the shoreline. As you begin your dive, you'll be greeted by conditions reminiscent of a tranquil swimming pool, which can gradually transition into a captivating exploration of a thriving coral reef.
Situated amidst a picturesque mangrove forest, the entrance to this dive site is accessible from the shoreline. As you begin your dive, you'll be greeted by conditions reminiscent of a tranquil swimming pool, which can gradually transition into a captivating exploration of a thriving coral reef.
Diving Conditions Score for Nemo Reef
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Nemo Reef
Depth
9m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Nemo Reef
Wave Height
0.88m
Wind Speed
18.8 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
6.06km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.35s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
0.9 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Nemo Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Nemo Reef
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.78995670995671/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 16 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.295882352941177/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Nemo Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Nemo Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Nemo 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
17:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.72m (7.7s), Wind: 16 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 17 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Nemo ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nemo 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 Nemo Reef
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 Nemo Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Nemo Reef
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
March
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Nemo Reef
Nemo Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (28.5°C) and January the coldest (23.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). February 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 1, 2026
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