Sunken Forest
This dive site offers a shallow and beginner-friendly diving experience with a maximum depth of 12m. The site is characterized by tumbled rocks, trees, and abundant marine life. Beyond the 12m mark, there is a silty slope leading to deeper waters, allowing divers to explore depths of up to 30m while staying close to the shore.
Divers can expect to encounter a variety of fish species during their dive, including small mouth yellows, big mouth yellows, barbel, carp, and the occasional bass and trout. The visibility at this site is around 5m, providing divers with a decent view of the underwater environment.
Located in South Africa, specifically in the Maluti-a-Phofung Ward 6 of the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, this dive site offers a convenient and easily accessible location for divers to enjoy their underwater adventures.
Prepare yourself for a memorable diving experience at this beautiful South African dive site, suitable for divers of all levels, particularly beginners. Explore the fascinating underwater landscape filled with rocks, trees, and a vibrant array of fish species. Immerse yourself in the underwater world and discover the wonders of this dive site's diverse marine ecosystem.
Divers can expect to encounter a variety of fish species during their dive, including small mouth yellows, big mouth yellows, barbel, carp, and the occasional bass and trout. The visibility at this site is around 5m, providing divers with a decent view of the underwater environment.
Located in South Africa, specifically in the Maluti-a-Phofung Ward 6 of the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, this dive site offers a convenient and easily accessible location for divers to enjoy their underwater adventures.
Prepare yourself for a memorable diving experience at this beautiful South African dive site, suitable for divers of all levels, particularly beginners. Explore the fascinating underwater landscape filled with rocks, trees, and a vibrant array of fish species. Immerse yourself in the underwater world and discover the wonders of this dive site's diverse marine ecosystem.
Diving Conditions Score for Sunken Forest
4.4
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sunken Forest
Depth
9m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Sunken Forest
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
15.7 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
5.16km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
10.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sunken Forest
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Dive Score Chart for Sunken Forest
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.599133333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.713333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sunken Forest: 06:00
Sunset at Sunken Forest: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sunken Forest 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
22:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.3 m/s
Safest Overall
11:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 7.7 m/s
Best Day
17:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sunken ForestAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sunken Forest
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 Sunken Forest
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Sunken Forest
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Sunken Forest
Water Temp
15.6°C / 60.1°F
February
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sunken Forest
Sunken Forest follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (15.6°C) and June the coldest (8.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.4m 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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 - Jun 20, 2026
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