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Sunrise Beach

Just off the shore of Barefoot Manta Resort lies Sunrise Beach, a stunning dive site that offers a captivating underwater experience. This site is perfect for beginner divers, with a maximum depth of 9m and excellent visibility of up to 10m. Located in Fiji, Sunrise Beach is in close proximity to other notable locations such as Goat Beach, ridge walk, Soso, Western, Fiji.

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

8.8
Very Good

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sunrise Beach
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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.

Sunrise at Sunrise Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Sunrise Beach: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.76m (8.7s), Wind: 4.3 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 3.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Sunrise Beach
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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

Avg. Score: 9.7/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Sunrise Beach

July
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Sunrise Beach

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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