Ray's point
Ray's Point is a stunning reef site located just a short distance away from Beau Vallon Beach (20 min) and Bel Ombre Marina (17 min) in Seychelles. This dive spot offers excellent visibility of 16m and is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers. Situated in front of Anse du riz, the maximum depth at Ray's Point reaches 17m, making it an ideal choice for divers of all experience levels.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including Hawksbill turtles, pipefish, lionfish, moray eels, stonefish, and octopuses. On lucky days, eagle rays and white tip reef sharks may also make an appearance. However, it is worth noting that the current at Ray's Point can vary from light to strong.
For those who are interested in exploring more of Seychelles' underwater treasures, Ray's Point is conveniently close to other popular diving destinations such as the Historical Marine Park, Victoria, and Mahé.
Experience the beauty and excitement of diving at Ray's Point, a captivating dive site with its mesmerizing granite rocks and abundant marine biodiversity.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including Hawksbill turtles, pipefish, lionfish, moray eels, stonefish, and octopuses. On lucky days, eagle rays and white tip reef sharks may also make an appearance. However, it is worth noting that the current at Ray's Point can vary from light to strong.
For those who are interested in exploring more of Seychelles' underwater treasures, Ray's Point is conveniently close to other popular diving destinations such as the Historical Marine Park, Victoria, and Mahé.
Experience the beauty and excitement of diving at Ray's Point, a captivating dive site with its mesmerizing granite rocks and abundant marine biodiversity.
Diving Conditions Score for Ray's point
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ray's point
Depth
17m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Ray's point
Wave Height
1.8m
Wind Speed
21.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
34.46km
Cloud Cover
77%
Wave Period
8.9s
Air Temperature
26.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ray's point
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Dive Score Chart for Ray's point
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.446033333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.92m, Wind 21.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.150699999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ray's point: 06:00
Sunset at Ray's point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ray's point 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: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.92m (9.75s), Wind: 21.2 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.78m, Wind: 22.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ray's pointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ray's point
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 Ray's point
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Ray's point
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Ray's point
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
July
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ray's point
Ray's point follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (22.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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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