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Taylor’s Cross

Discover an incredible dive site in the crystal-clear waters of Fiji's Western region. Midway Reef, aptly named for its location between Volivoli Beach Resort and the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Reserve, offers a vibrant underwater world teeming with marine life.

This stunning site resembles a cross, with magnificent pinnacles resting atop a northwesterly to southeasterly ridge. Beginning at a depth of 6 meters and reaching a maximum depth of 24 meters, Midway Reef features a sandy bottom adorned with breathtaking sea fans. It's a must-visit spot for snorkelers with some experience, especially during incoming tides.

Prepare to be captivated by the colorful display of soft and hard coral, swaying sea whips, and imposing sea fans. As you dive deeper, encounter spectacular marine creatures including barracudas, grey, blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, green and hawksbill sea turtles, spotted sweet lips, groupers, lionfish, and majestic eagle rays.

Embark on a 45-minute boat ride to Midway Reef and savor the scenic beauty of the Suncoast coastline, passing by charming villages along the way. Gain insights into the local history from our knowledgeable crew members, who call some of these villages home.

At Midway Reef, pay tribute to the late Alan Bola Taylor, whose legacy lives on through this extraordinary dive site. Dive with respect for the ocean and revel in its wonders.

For booking and more information, visit our website: divechamp.com.

Diving Conditions Score for Taylor’s Cross

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 Taylor’s Cross

Depth

24m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Taylor’s Cross

Wave Height

0.76m

Wind Speed

32.8 m/s

Water Temp

25.6°C

Visibility

53.48km

Cloud Cover

14%

Wave Period

4.1s

Air Temperature

24°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Taylor’s Cross
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Dive Score Chart for Taylor’s Cross

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.924433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 30.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.537133333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Taylor’s Cross: 06:00
Sunset at Taylor’s Cross: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Taylor’s Cross 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
15:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.8m (4.2s), Wind: 30.6 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 31 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Taylor’s Cross
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Taylor’s Cross

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 Taylor’s Cross

Summer

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Taylor’s Cross

May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Taylor’s Cross

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.7°C / 71.1°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Taylor’s Cross

Taylor’s Cross follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.7°C) and December the coldest (17.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 22, 2026

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