Paradise Rock
This dive site in the Seychelles is known for its impressive rock formation, which houses a small cave and a short tunnel. Explore the diverse marine life that surrounds the rock, including schools of fish, nurse sharks, turtles, lobsters, and crabs. Take your time near the main rock to observe everything, from tiny snails to magnificent 3-meter nurse sharks. Keep an eye out for unique species like Ghost pipefish, Goliath grouper, Leaf fish, Frogfish, Mantis shrimp, Devil/Indian walker Scorpionfish, Flying Gurnard, Spanish Dancer, Harlequin Shrimp, and more! With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 17m, this beginner-friendly dive site offers an unforgettable underwater experience in the Seychelles.
Diving Conditions Score for Paradise Rock
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Paradise Rock
Depth
17m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Paradise Rock
Wave Height
1.7m
Wind Speed
27 m/s
Water Temp
27.2°C
Visibility
15.44km
Cloud Cover
18%
Wave Period
8.3s
Air Temperature
26.6°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Paradise Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Paradise Rock
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.672866666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.68m, Wind 27.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.3045333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Paradise Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Paradise Rock: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Paradise Rock 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: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.68m (8.35s), Wind: 27.3 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.64m, Wind: 27.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Paradise RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Paradise Rock
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 Paradise Rock
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Paradise Rock
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
August
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Paradise Rock
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
November
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Paradise Rock
Paradise Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.3°C) and December the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). August is usually the driest month with 0.5mm 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 - Jun 18, 2026
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