Nursery
Nursery dive site in Netrani Island, India, is a popular destination for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. With its excellent visibility of 11m and minimal current, Nursery offers a great diving experience. The average depth of the site is 12m, providing ample opportunities for skill practice.
Nursery is a versatile dive site, offering three different routes for exploration. You can choose to dive towards the island, to the right, or to the left, heading towards the mainland. The bay area provides a peaceful location even during rough sea conditions, with the added benefit of a sandy bottom for skill practice.
One of the highlights of Nursery is the rocky wall of the island that serves as an ideal hiding and feeding spot for a variety of fish species. This makes it a favorite spot for divers, especially those looking for training dives or discover scuba diving experiences. Following the shore, diving to the right leads you to gradually deeper depths, ranging from 3m to 12-13m.
Nursery left offers a similar experience, but with a slightly different bottom composition and shallower depths of around 6-8m. For an extraordinary sight, divers can venture northeast from the island for a couple of minutes, reaching a stunning, expansive table coral field at 12m depth.
When planning a dive at Nursery, divers should be aware of the recommended levels of expertise: beginners and advanced divers will find suitable conditions for their respective skill sets. Located close to Goa, India, Nursery is a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
Nursery is a versatile dive site, offering three different routes for exploration. You can choose to dive towards the island, to the right, or to the left, heading towards the mainland. The bay area provides a peaceful location even during rough sea conditions, with the added benefit of a sandy bottom for skill practice.
One of the highlights of Nursery is the rocky wall of the island that serves as an ideal hiding and feeding spot for a variety of fish species. This makes it a favorite spot for divers, especially those looking for training dives or discover scuba diving experiences. Following the shore, diving to the right leads you to gradually deeper depths, ranging from 3m to 12-13m.
Nursery left offers a similar experience, but with a slightly different bottom composition and shallower depths of around 6-8m. For an extraordinary sight, divers can venture northeast from the island for a couple of minutes, reaching a stunning, expansive table coral field at 12m depth.
When planning a dive at Nursery, divers should be aware of the recommended levels of expertise: beginners and advanced divers will find suitable conditions for their respective skill sets. Located close to Goa, India, Nursery is a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Nursery
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Nursery
Depth
13m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Nursery
Wave Height
3.22m
Wind Speed
25.3 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
19.06km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
9.8s
Air Temperature
29°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Nursery
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Dive Score Chart for Nursery
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.0242/10. Water conditions: Waves 3.22m, Wind 24.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 5.521833333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Nursery: 06:00
Sunset at Nursery: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Nursery 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: 6.0/10
Waves: 3.22m (9.8s), Wind: 24.4 m/s
Safest Overall
7:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 3.36m (9.75s), Wind: 27.9 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 5.5/10
Waves: 3.48m, Wind: 29.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for NurseryAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nursery
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 Nursery
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Nursery
January
Score: 9.5
December
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Nursery
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
June
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
December
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Nursery
Nursery shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.5°C) and January the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 9, 2026
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