Toho V (Wreck)
The Toho V is a purposely sunk 55m longliner wreck, creating an incredible artificial reef at a depth of 25 meters. It rests on its keel on the sandy bottom right next to the Tabu Reef. With excellent visibility reaching 17 meters, this dive site offers an amazing underwater experience. While the wreck itself is easily accessible, make sure to bring a lamp for optimal exploration. Beware of the presence of lionfish in the area.
Divers will have the chance to observe diverse marine life at this site, including jacks, loaches, Pterois, cochers, and in April, a fascinating phenomenon occurs as the wreck is enveloped in a cloud of alvins. The current is generally minimal, ensuring a enjoyable diving experience. The dive concludes with a gentle drop-off at the reef.
Located in the South Province of New Caledonia, France, this dive spot is well worth exploring. Suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, it offers a sheltered environment from prevailing winds. Discover the beauty of the Toho V wreck and the abundant marine life it attracts.
Divers will have the chance to observe diverse marine life at this site, including jacks, loaches, Pterois, cochers, and in April, a fascinating phenomenon occurs as the wreck is enveloped in a cloud of alvins. The current is generally minimal, ensuring a enjoyable diving experience. The dive concludes with a gentle drop-off at the reef.
Located in the South Province of New Caledonia, France, this dive spot is well worth exploring. Suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, it offers a sheltered environment from prevailing winds. Discover the beauty of the Toho V wreck and the abundant marine life it attracts.
Diving Conditions Score for Toho V (Wreck)
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Toho V (Wreck)
Depth
21m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Toho V (Wreck)
Wave Height
1.88m
Wind Speed
37.4 m/s
Water Temp
22.8°C
Visibility
22.92km
Cloud Cover
13%
Wave Period
6.85s
Air Temperature
23.2°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Toho V (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Toho V (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.088833333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.62m, Wind 32.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 5.763800000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Toho V (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Toho V (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Toho V (Wreck) 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
17:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.62m (7.05s), Wind: 32.2 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.48m, Wind: 26.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Toho V (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Toho V (Wreck)
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 Toho V (Wreck)
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Toho V (Wreck)
June
Score: 9.3
July
Score: 9.3
May
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Toho V (Wreck)
Water Temp
24.5°C / 76.1°F
March
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
July
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Toho V (Wreck)
Toho V (Wreck) follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.5°C) and October the coldest (19.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.2m 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.2mm 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 15, 2026
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