Sao Jose
Diving Conditions Score for Sao Jose
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sao Jose
Depth
30m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Sao Jose
Wave Height
1.7m
Wind Speed
21.3 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
19.28km
Cloud Cover
34%
Wave Period
11.4s
Air Temperature
26.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Sao Jose
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.756411504424779/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.52m, Wind 19.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.431052713178294/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Sao Jose 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: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.52m (11.3s), Wind: 19.2 m/s
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.38m, Wind: 19.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sao JoseAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sao Jose
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 Sao Jose
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Sao Jose
Ideal Conditions for Sao Jose
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
April
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
September
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sao Jose
Sao Jose follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.5°C) and November the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 2.1m 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). September is usually the driest month with 0.4mm 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 9, 2026