Scott’s Reef
Scott’s Reef in Fiji is a popular dive site that offers easy boat access and is just a short 15-minute journey away. As you enter the water, you may initially encounter a seemingly steep wall, but after swimming for about 2 minutes in either direction, you'll begin to uncover the hidden gems of the reef, including its fascinating cracks and corners. The depth gradually increases from shallow areas to a maximum of 39m, providing divers with a diverse underwater experience.
When exploring Scott’s Reef, divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life. Keep an eye out for angelfish, triggerfish, turtles, and anemone fish, which are frequently spotted along the reef. Additionally, the reef boasts vibrant and colorful corals, creating a visually stunning underwater landscape. If you're lucky, you may even come across tawny nurse sharks paying a visit.
Located near Naevuevu in Western Fiji, Scott’s Reef offers a visibility of approximately 18m, ensuring a clear and immersive dive experience. With a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Whether you're new to diving or a seasoned explorer, Scott’s Reef in Fiji is a must-visit destination for a truly unforgettable underwater adventure.
When exploring Scott’s Reef, divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life. Keep an eye out for angelfish, triggerfish, turtles, and anemone fish, which are frequently spotted along the reef. Additionally, the reef boasts vibrant and colorful corals, creating a visually stunning underwater landscape. If you're lucky, you may even come across tawny nurse sharks paying a visit.
Located near Naevuevu in Western Fiji, Scott’s Reef offers a visibility of approximately 18m, ensuring a clear and immersive dive experience. With a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Whether you're new to diving or a seasoned explorer, Scott’s Reef in Fiji is a must-visit destination for a truly unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Scott’s Reef
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Scott’s Reef
Depth
15m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Scott’s Reef
Wave Height
1.86m
Wind Speed
2.1 m/s
Water Temp
25.9°C
Visibility
10.22km
Cloud Cover
61%
Wave Period
14.9s
Air Temperature
19°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Scott’s Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Scott’s Reef
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.72134074074074/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.46m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.325288933873145/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Scott’s Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Scott’s Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Scott’s 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
8:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1.46m (14.4s), Wind: 2.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 6.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Scott’s ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Scott’s 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 Scott’s Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Scott’s Reef
July
Score: 9.8
May
Score: 9.6
June
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Scott’s Reef
Water Temp
24.9°C / 76.8°F
July
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Scott’s Reef
Scott’s Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.9°C) and October the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 7, 2026
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