Umma Gumma
Explore the intricate gaps and recesses within the rocks, where you may catch a glimpse of majestic moray eels. The vibrant marine life is abundant, showcasing marvelous creatures such as octopuses, cuttlefish, and Grey triggerfish.
Begin your dive adventure by descending alongside the enchanting south side wall. As you explore this captivating dive site, follow the rock formation while keeping the wall on your right shoulder, venturing approximately 200 meters west. At this point, you will encounter a break in the rocks, leading to a sandy bottom. Make a gentle turn and continue your dive towards the north, navigating around the rocks. During your return journey, head eastwards, ensuring your maximum depth remains at around 6 meters as the wall gently slopes away to a depth of 8 to 12 meters towards the north. As the last diver resurfaces, please free the anchor from the rocks. In consideration of the currents, anchoring close to the east side of the rocks is recommended. Descend along the anchor line to a depth of approximately 10 meters for a seamless descent.
With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of various skill levels, including beginners and advanced divers. Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater wonders of this stunning location near Vasco da Gama, Mormugao, South Goa, Goa, 403802, India.
Diving Conditions Score for Umma Gumma
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Umma Gumma
Depth
15m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Umma Gumma
Wave Height
1.5m
Wind Speed
16.9 m/s
Water Temp
30.8°C
Visibility
2.3km
Cloud Cover
61%
Wave Period
8.75s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Umma Gumma
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 5.6296/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.68m, Wind 23.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 4.956133333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Umma Gumma 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: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.68m (7.8s), Wind: 23.8 m/s
Score: 5.0/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 17.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Umma GummaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Umma Gumma
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 Umma Gumma
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Umma Gumma
Ideal Conditions for Umma Gumma
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
June
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
November
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
October
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Umma Gumma
Umma Gumma shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (29.0°C) and January the coldest (22.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 2.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in October 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 October to December, 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 22, 2026