Turtle Rock
This dive site is teeming with fascinating marine life. Turtles can be spotted throughout the area while batfish swim in abundance. The sandy bottom is home to garden eels, and large groups of fusiliers create vibrant shoals. If luck is on your side, you may even come across majestic eagle rays or catch a glimpse of a magnificent whale shark passing by.
With the shallowest rocks rising to approximately 28 meters, this dive is recommended for advanced divers who are comfortable diving at greater depths. The area surrounding these rocks is adorned with thriving hard corals and giant sea fans. A lively shoal of midnight snappers has claimed this territory, while the bountiful presence of longnose emperor and unicornfish adds to the enchanting underwater experience. To end the dive, divers can slowly ascend near the wall and continue to admire captivating critters such as ornate ghost pipefish and stunning nudibranchs.
With a visibility of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive promises a rewarding experience for advanced divers seeking a vibrant and diverse underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Rock
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Turtle Rock
Depth
19m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Turtle Rock
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
5.1 m/s
Water Temp
31.1°C
Visibility
3.08km
Cloud Cover
84%
Wave Period
4.4s
Air Temperature
30.1°C
Precipitation
1.6 mm
Dive Score Chart for Turtle Rock
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.363717171717173/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 4.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.226553846153847/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Rock 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.12m (4.95s), Wind: 4.8 m/s
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.12m (4.8s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 1.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Turtle RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle Rock
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 Turtle Rock
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Turtle Rock
Ideal Conditions for Turtle Rock
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 Turtle Rock
Turtle Rock 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 20, 2026