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Umma Gumma

Experience a thrilling dive at our captivating dive site in India, located near Vasco da Gama, Mormugao, South Goa. This breathtaking underwater paradise features a line of rocks stretching from east to west, accompanied by a stunning wall that reaches a maximum depth of 12 meters on the south side. On the north side, divers will encounter a gentle slope adorned with massive boulders, extending up to approximately 8 meters. Keep in mind that currents can flow both from north to south and south to north at this site.

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

6.1
Above Average

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Umma Gumma
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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.

Sunrise at Umma Gumma: 06:00
Sunset at Umma Gumma: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
11:00

Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.68m (7.8s), Wind: 23.8 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 5.0/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 17.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Umma Gumma
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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

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Umma Gumma

January
Score: 9.4
March
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for Umma Gumma

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

October

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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