Nexson Reef
The marine life at this site mainly consists of macro species such as seahorses, pipefish, shrimp, and nudibranchs. Additionally, there is a great chance of encountering schooling Barracuda.
With good visibility reaching up to 8 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, this site is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Explore the depths and marvel at the diverse marine ecosystem that awaits you at this stunning dive location.
Diving Conditions Score for Nexson Reef
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Nexson Reef
Depth
30m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Nexson Reef
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
8.7 m/s
Water Temp
30.9°C
Visibility
5.56km
Cloud Cover
88%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
26.8°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Nexson Reef
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.400766666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 6.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.9999666666666664/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Nexson 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.
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.98m (6.05s), Wind: 6.5 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 6.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Nexson ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nexson 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 Nexson Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Nexson Reef
Ideal Conditions for Nexson Reef
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
13.1m / 43.0ft
July
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Nexson Reef
Nexson Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and December the coldest (21.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). July is usually the driest month with 2.2mm 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 10, 2026