Pue Coral Gardens
Located just to the East of Ngatipa, this dive site in the Cook Islands offers an incredible underwater experience for beginners and experienced divers alike. With a maximum depth of 20 meters and excellent visibility of 28 meters, this site is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts.
Divers exploring this site will be amazed by the healthy reef, adorned with impressive hard coral formations and scattered sandy patches. The reef is dominated by massive porites coral bommies, which provide a stunning backdrop for underwater exploration.
Swim throughs are also available, allowing divers to discover hidden corners of the reef and encounter the abundant marine life that thrives in this area. Keep an eye out for the majestic pineapple seacumbers and vibrant christmas tree worms, which are particularly prolific here.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site offers an unforgettable adventure into the underwater world. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this stunning location, conveniently located near the Outpatient Building in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Divers exploring this site will be amazed by the healthy reef, adorned with impressive hard coral formations and scattered sandy patches. The reef is dominated by massive porites coral bommies, which provide a stunning backdrop for underwater exploration.
Swim throughs are also available, allowing divers to discover hidden corners of the reef and encounter the abundant marine life that thrives in this area. Keep an eye out for the majestic pineapple seacumbers and vibrant christmas tree worms, which are particularly prolific here.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site offers an unforgettable adventure into the underwater world. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this stunning location, conveniently located near the Outpatient Building in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Diving Conditions Score for Pue Coral Gardens
6.2
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pue Coral Gardens
Depth
20m
Visibility
28m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Pue Coral Gardens
Wave Height
2.9m
Wind Speed
41 m/s
Water Temp
24.7°C
Visibility
48.68km
Cloud Cover
94%
Wave Period
9.15s
Air Temperature
22.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pue Coral Gardens
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Dive Score Chart for Pue Coral Gardens
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 5.7527/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.94m, Wind 39.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 5.2707/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pue Coral Gardens: 06:00
Sunset at Pue Coral Gardens: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pue Coral Gardens 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
8:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 2.94m (9.7s), Wind: 39.8 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 2.98m (10s), Wind: 37.5 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 3.04m, Wind: 35.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pue Coral GardensAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pue Coral Gardens
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 Pue Coral Gardens
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Pue Coral Gardens
June
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.4
May
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Pue Coral Gardens
Water Temp
25.4°C / 77.7°F
May
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
July
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pue Coral Gardens
Pue Coral Gardens follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (25.4°C) and November the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 2.1m 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.3mm 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 15, 2026
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