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Rix Garden

Welcome to the Malake Passage dive site, located in the beautiful waters of Western Fiji. This dive offers an incredible wall experience suitable for divers of all levels, with a maximum depth of 14m and excellent visibility of 5m.

The dive starts at a depth of 5m, where you'll encounter a ridge that extends northwest from the main reef. The ridge gradually slopes down to a depth of 30m, showcasing a diverse range of marine life. Keep an eye out for mesmerizing giant clams, beautiful sea fans, vibrant soft and hard corals, graceful sea whips, colorful anemones, and their playful inhabitants such as anemone fish, damselfish, lionfish, and blacktip and whitetip reef sharks. Don't forget to gaze into the blue and you may even spot majestic eagle rays.

This dive site is best explored during an incoming tide, offering an ideal opportunity to witness the abundant marine life in action. If snorkeling is more your preference, this location also provides a stunning underwater landscape suitable for snorkelers.

The Malake Passage region is a true diver's paradise and offers several other captivating dive sites. Each site is equally enchanting and can be enjoyed by both snorkelers and divers. These sites feature healthy reef tops adorned with colorful coral, sponges, anemones, and a plethora of tropical fish.

To reach this remarkable destination, you can embark on a 45-minute boat ride from the Volivoli Beach Resort, which serves as a convenient base for your diving adventures.

Remember, while exploring the wonders of the ocean, it is essential to display reverence and respect for its delicate ecosystem. Plan your dive, enjoy your underwater journey, and cherish the beauty of Fiji's waters.

For more information and to plan your dive experience, visit our website at divechamp.com.

Diving Conditions Score for Rix Garden

7.5
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Rix Garden

Depth

14m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Rix Garden

Wave Height

0.74m

Wind Speed

19.4 m/s

Water Temp

25.9°C

Visibility

57.06km

Cloud Cover

91%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

21.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rix Garden
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Dive Score Chart for Rix Garden

Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.9816226337448555/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 12.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.381633333333332/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Rix Garden: 06:00
Sunset at Rix Garden: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Rix Garden 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.

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Best Overall
14:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.05s), Wind: 12.6 m/s

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Safest Overall
15:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.1s), Wind: 12.1 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 14 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Rix Garden
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rix Garden

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 Rix Garden

Summer

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Rix Garden

May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Rix Garden

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.7°C / 71.1°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Rix Garden

Rix Garden follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.7°C) and December the coldest (17.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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