The Hole
During your exploration, expect to encounter various fascinating marine creatures. Keep an eye out for marbled groupers and the elusive ornate ghost pipefish, which often hide among feather star or black corals. If you're lucky, you may even witness a graceful turtle enjoying its feeding time or the mesmerizing sight of crawling nudibranchs. Don't forget to be on the lookout for the majestic Napoleon wrasse as it cruises through the waters.
The dive site also boasts an astonishing array of coral. While the beautiful soft corals are scattered throughout, the real spectacle awaits divers as they venture from depths of 15 meters towards shallower waters. Here, the diversity of hard corals is truly astounding. If you're fortunate enough, you might witness the awe-inspiring sight of bumphead parrotfish feeding or catch a glimpse of a magnificent whale shark passing by.
As you make your way back to the surface, take a moment to appreciate the smaller wonders of the ocean. Among the vibrant Acropora corals, you can often spot curious crabs, elusive shrimps, and the enchanting mandarin fish. At a depth of 16 meters, you'll encounter a visually stunning hole adorned with fan corals and sponges, imparting a distinct character to this remarkable dive site.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, 'The Hole' is suitable for divers of all skill levels, including beginners. Immerse yourself in this captivating underwater world and experience the true wonders of diving.
Diving Conditions Score for The Hole
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Hole
Depth
19m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for The Hole
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
15.3 m/s
Water Temp
30.7°C
Visibility
28.92km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
3.35s
Air Temperature
25.4°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for The Hole
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.33591971830986/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.722701687763713/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at The Hole 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: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.95s), Wind: 1.5 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.3m (3.55s), Wind: 7.6 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 7.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The HoleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Hole
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 The Hole
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for The Hole
Ideal Conditions for The Hole
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
11.3m / 37.1ft
June
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Hole
The Hole shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 1.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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