Temple Reef
The Temple Reef, located in Odiansalai, Puducherry, India, is a popular dive site suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Spanning an impressive 40 x 40 square meters, this reef starts at a depth of 5 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 19 meters, providing ample exploring opportunities. Handcrafted by local divers using rocks, concrete, and meta, this unique dive site offers something for everyone.
One of the highlights of diving at the Temple Reef is the chance to encounter magnificent whale sharks during the months of February and March. As these gentle giants make their annual visit to Pondicherry, divers are treated to an awe-inspiring experience. With an excellent visibility of 16 meters, the underwater beauty of this 18-meter deep dive site truly comes to life.
Whether you are a beginner looking to explore the wonders of the underwater world or an advanced diver seeking new adventures, Temple Reef offers a memorable and fulfilling diving experience. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the vibrant marine life and underwater landscapes that make this dive site a must-visit destination.
One of the highlights of diving at the Temple Reef is the chance to encounter magnificent whale sharks during the months of February and March. As these gentle giants make their annual visit to Pondicherry, divers are treated to an awe-inspiring experience. With an excellent visibility of 16 meters, the underwater beauty of this 18-meter deep dive site truly comes to life.
Whether you are a beginner looking to explore the wonders of the underwater world or an advanced diver seeking new adventures, Temple Reef offers a memorable and fulfilling diving experience. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the vibrant marine life and underwater landscapes that make this dive site a must-visit destination.
Diving Conditions Score for Temple Reef
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Temple Reef
Depth
19m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Temple Reef
Wave Height
0.86m
Wind Speed
14.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
23.66km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
7.3s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Temple Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Temple Reef
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.937366666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.94m, Wind 9.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.367476576576576/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Temple Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Temple Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Temple Reef 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
7:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.94m (9.4s), Wind: 9.4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 14.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Temple ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Temple Reef
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 Temple Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Temple Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Temple Reef
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Temple Reef
Temple Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.2°C) and December the coldest (17.2°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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