Picnic Island
Just a short distance of approximately 10 miles from Toberua Island lies the renowned Picnic Island dive site. This exceptional diving spot caters to divers of all skill levels, offering a range of depths from 20ft (6m) to 80ft (24m). Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of a vibrant soft coral garden where you can encounter fascinating marine life such as leaf fish, nudi branches, turtles, white tip reef sharks, and a diverse array of reef fish. With a visibility of 12 meters, Picnic Island guarantees an unforgettable underwater experience. Suitable for beginners and advanced divers alike, this captivating dive site awaits exploration in the heart of Fiji, conveniently located in the central region.
Diving Conditions Score for Picnic Island
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Picnic Island
Depth
19m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Picnic Island
Wave Height
1.4m
Wind Speed
24.9 m/s
Water Temp
25.5°C
Visibility
55.06km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.2s
Air Temperature
23.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Picnic Island
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Dive Score Chart for Picnic Island
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.8469/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.4m, Wind 27.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.506533333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Picnic Island: 06:00
Sunset at Picnic Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Picnic Island 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: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.4m (6.2s), Wind: 27.5 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.34m, Wind: 21.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Picnic IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Picnic Island
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 Picnic Island
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Picnic Island
June
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.6
August
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Picnic Island
Water Temp
25.5°C / 77.9°F
June
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Picnic Island
Picnic Island follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.5°C) and October the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). September is usually the driest month with 0.8mm 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 20, 2026
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