Oval Reef
Oval Reef is a captivating dive site located in India, specifically in Govind Nagar, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It features a series of reef patches surrounding a large central reef with an oval shape. With a shallowest point at just 3 meters, it offers an optimal environment for both snorkeling and beginner divers. The sandy areas surrounding the reef reach a maximum depth of 14-15 meters, providing opportunities to observe juvenile barracudas, which are the highlight of this site. Oval Reef offers a visibility of around 8 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, making it accessible and suitable for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Oval Reef
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Oval Reef
Depth
13m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Oval Reef
Wave Height
0.68m
Wind Speed
19.2 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
30.96km
Cloud Cover
91%
Wave Period
5.4s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Oval Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Oval Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.9242333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 15.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.450747975077882/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Oval Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Oval Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Oval 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
6:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.66m (5.5s), Wind: 15.1 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 17.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Oval ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Oval 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 Oval 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 Oval Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Oval 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 Oval Reef
Oval 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 - Jun 23, 2026
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