Sunrise Beach
As you enter the water from the boat channel, you'll be greeted by a vibrant reef wall adorned with an array of hard corals. The gaps between the corals are filled with oysters, clams, and beautiful whip corals. Swim along the shoreline in either direction, and you'll encounter numerous smaller coral bommies that dot the sandy bottom.
Marine Projects has created a unique coral nursery and sanctuary for giant clams within this underwater wonderland. These captivating features add to the allure of Sunrise Beach, making it a must-visit dive site for enthusiasts.
The diverse marine life in this area is a sight to behold. Colorful reef fish such as parrotfish, angel fish, and goat fish gracefully navigate the reef, adding bursts of vibrant hues to the underwater landscape. Keep an eye out for rays and eels, which are frequent visitors to this thriving habitat.
With its breathtaking scenery and accessible depth range, Sunrise Beach is a fantastic destination for divers of all experience levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to embark on your first underwater adventure or an experienced diver seeking a picturesque dive spot, this dive site in Fiji is sure to leave you awe-inspired.
Diving Conditions Score for Sunrise Beach
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sunrise Beach
Depth
9m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Sunrise Beach
Wave Height
0.68m
Wind Speed
3.6 m/s
Water Temp
25.8°C
Visibility
48.56km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
9.8s
Air Temperature
23.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Sunrise Beach
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 9.23795785440613/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 9.11657606837607/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Sunrise Beach 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: 0.76m (8.7s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sunrise BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sunrise Beach
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 Sunrise Beach
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Sunrise Beach
Ideal Conditions for Sunrise Beach
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.4°C) and October the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.9m 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 - Jun 23, 2026