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One Bay

ON - AY Bay is a remarkable dive site near Nananu-i-Ra Island in Fiji. With a gradual descent to a maximum depth of 9m, it is an excellent choice for beginner divers. The best range for diving is between 5 and 8m, providing optimal conditions for exploration. This site features a protected wall and a sandy bay adorned with small bomies covered in magnificent soft coral.

Discover a diverse array of marine life at ON - AY Bay, including vibrant critters such as nudibranch, anemone fish, lobster, small stingrays, anthias, fusileers, damsel fish, lionfish, sea stars, and feather stars. The visibility at this dive site is approximately 8m, ensuring exceptional underwater views.

While Nananu-i-Ra Island boasts numerous breathtaking dive sites, Volivoli Beach Resort is a mere 20-minute boat ride away, making it the perfect base for exploration. This island not only caters to divers but also offers fantastic snorkeling opportunities. Make sure not to miss the chance to have a private beach picnic during your visit.

Enjoy your dive and always demonstrate respect for the ocean. For further details on this dive site and other exciting diving adventures, head over to the website divechamp.com.

Diving Conditions Score for One Bay

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for One Bay

Depth

9m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for One Bay

Wave Height

0.54m

Wind Speed

23 m/s

Water Temp

24.5°C

Visibility

48.86km

Cloud Cover

41%

Wave Period

3.8s

Air Temperature

22.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for One Bay
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Dive Score Chart for One Bay

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.9663085470085475/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 18.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.49267264957265/10.

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

Sunrise at One Bay: 06:00
Sunset at One Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at One Bay 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
17:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.46m (3.9s), Wind: 18.9 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.4m, Wind: 20.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for One Bay
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at One Bay

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 One Bay

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for One Bay

July
Score: 9.7
June
Score: 9.6
August
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for One Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.8°C / 78.4°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for One Bay

One Bay follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (25.8°C) and October the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.7m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 5, 2026

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