Triggerfish City
The reef top is adorned with sparse staghorn coral, which serves as a habitat for a diverse range of reef fish. Divers can expect to encounter species such as surgeonfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, cardinal fish, fusiliers, blennies, and gobies.
From the reef top, the underwater landscape transforms into a wall that gradually slopes down to a sandy bottom, reaching depths of 12 to 14 meters. Towards the east, the wall steepens, plunging all the way down to an incredible depth of 50 meters. This dive offers a thrilling drift experience, where divers can witness a mesmerizing spectacle of schooling juvenile grey reef sharks, numbering close to 30. The area is also frequented by whitetip sharks, gracefully navigating their hunting grounds or resting amidst the reef. Green turtles, hawksbill turtles, oriental sweetlips, and a variety of grouper and snappers can be found dwelling on the rocky reef ledges, adorned with magnificent barrel sponges, tree corals, and fan corals. Keep an eye out for flounder camouflaging on the sandy bottom! The underwater scenery resembles a masterpiece by Van Gogh, utterly captivating divers.
For safety measures, divers can conduct their safety stops on the reef top, at a depth of 5 meters while heading westward. Besides enjoying the vibrant marine life, there's a chance of spotting nurse sharks and blacktip sharks in the area. Adventurous divers may even catch a glimpse of silvertip sharks during their hunting expeditions. With a touch of luck, a baby whale shark might grace divers with its presence during a leisurely cruise.
Please note that this dive spot is suitable for advanced divers due to its maximum depth of 24 meters and the potential for drift diving. With a visibility of 26 meters, divers are in for an incredible and enriching exploration of the underwater realm.
Diving Conditions Score for Triggerfish City
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Triggerfish City
Depth
24m
Visibility
26m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Triggerfish City
Wave Height
1.52m
Wind Speed
42.5 m/s
Water Temp
30.2°C
Visibility
44.18km
Cloud Cover
63%
Wave Period
4.9s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
2.6 mm
Dive Score Chart for Triggerfish City
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.42/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 34.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.077566666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Triggerfish City 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: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.24m (4.7s), Wind: 34.1 m/s
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.28m, Wind: 31 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Triggerfish CityAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Triggerfish City
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 Triggerfish City
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Triggerfish City
Ideal Conditions for Triggerfish City
Water Temp
20.9°C / 69.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Triggerfish City
Triggerfish City shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.9°C) and December the coldest (16.9°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 - Jul 9, 2026