Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Located just off Peel Island, also known as Red Pillar, this small dive site offers an energetic experience for divers. Despite occasionally strong currents due to its location in the channel, this site is perfect for beginners. The sunken scooter, bicycle, old scuba tanks, compressor frames, and bottles have created an artificial reef, providing a hiding spot for smaller fish. With a visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 11m, this dive site in South Andaman, India, near Main Pier, Path to Elephant Beach, Krishna nagar village, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a must-visit for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Depth
11m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Wave Height
0.88m
Wind Speed
20.1 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
6.06km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.3s
Air Temperature
26.4°C
Precipitation
0.9 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.78995670995671/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 16 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.295882352941177/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Red Pillar / Peel Island 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
17:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.72m (7.7s), Wind: 16 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 17 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Red Pillar / Peel Island ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Red Pillar / Peel Island 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 Red Pillar / Peel Island 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 Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
18.9m / 62.0ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Red Pillar / Peel Island 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 February with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 - Jul 1, 2026
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