Royal Garden
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world inhabited by an impressive array of marine creatures. Encounters with graceful green and hawksbill sea turtles, elusive ribbon and moray eels, and striking titan triggerfish are common at this site. Additionally, divers can delight in the sight of colorful nudibranchs, intriguing frogfish, agile blue fin trevally, elegant angel fish, and elusive robust ghost pipefish. Don't miss the chance to encounter playful anemonefish as you explore the depths.
Situated at a shallower depth of approximately 18 meters, this dive site offers a captivating experience abundant with flourishing coral formations and a diverse community of reef fish. Keep an eye out for curious turtles as they gracefully graze on the sea grass-covered areas.
With visibility reaching an impressive 17 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, Balicasag's renowned diving spot promises an unforgettable underwater adventure. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this site is sure to leave you in awe of the wonders that lie beneath the surface. Plan your next dive expedition at this remarkable location and immerse yourself in the flourishing world of Balicasag's underwater paradise.
Diving Conditions Score for Royal Garden
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Royal Garden
Depth
22m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Royal Garden
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
8.4 m/s
Water Temp
30.5°C
Visibility
11.26km
Cloud Cover
34%
Wave Period
2.6s
Air Temperature
25.8°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Royal Garden
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 9.246066666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.778746540880505/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Royal 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.
Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.08m (2.5s), Wind: 2.3 m/s
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 1.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Royal GardenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Royal 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 Royal Garden
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Royal Garden
Ideal Conditions for Royal Garden
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
May
Visibility
10.7m / 35.1ft
September
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Royal Garden
Royal Garden shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 1.9mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 9, 2026