Stepping Stones
Located in the channel between two expansive reefs, our dive site is known as "Stepping Stones" due to its resemblance to a pathway of bommies. As one of the more remote dive spots, it offers a captivating underwater experience. The abundance of marine life thriving in this area makes it a popular destination for divers of all levels – from beginners to the most advanced experts. The site boasts an impressive variety of soft and hard corals, creating a vibrant underwater ecosystem. With a maximum depth of 17m and visibility reaching up to 15m, divers can truly immerse themselves in the captivating beauty of Fiji's Western region.
Diving Conditions Score for Stepping Stones
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Stepping Stones
Depth
17m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Stepping Stones
Wave Height
1.26m
Wind Speed
25.8 m/s
Water Temp
25.7°C
Visibility
38.46km
Cloud Cover
3%
Wave Period
9.2s
Air Temperature
23.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Stepping Stones
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Dive Score Chart for Stepping Stones
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.141658558558558/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 23.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.566762365591399/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Stepping Stones : 06:00
Sunset at Stepping Stones : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Stepping Stones 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
0:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.9m (12.4s), Wind: 8 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.06m (10.6s), Wind: 25.5 m/s
Best Day
14:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 23.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Stepping Stones Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Stepping Stones
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 Stepping Stones
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Stepping Stones
July
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Stepping Stones
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.4°C) and October the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 8, 2026
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