West Gardens
Discover the breathtaking underwater paradise of Mnemba, home to one of the most renowned snorkeling sites. With a maximum depth of 5 meters, this destination offers divers the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonders of marine life. Marvel at the vibrant ecosystem characterized by stunning hard coral pinnacles.
Prepare to encounter a variety of famous tropical fish species, including the mesmerizing pufferfish, graceful butterflyfish, and adored clownfish. Mnemba boasts excellent visibility of up to 15 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring surroundings. This dive site caters to all levels of experience, making it an ideal choice for beginners.
Explore this captivating underwater world, located in close proximity to the enchanting Snorkeling region. Unearth Mnemba's hidden treasures and create unforgettable diving memories.
Prepare to encounter a variety of famous tropical fish species, including the mesmerizing pufferfish, graceful butterflyfish, and adored clownfish. Mnemba boasts excellent visibility of up to 15 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring surroundings. This dive site caters to all levels of experience, making it an ideal choice for beginners.
Explore this captivating underwater world, located in close proximity to the enchanting Snorkeling region. Unearth Mnemba's hidden treasures and create unforgettable diving memories.
Diving Conditions Score for West Gardens
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for West Gardens
Depth
13m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for West Gardens
Wave Height
1.12m
Wind Speed
20.1 m/s
Water Temp
27.2°C
Visibility
38.36km
Cloud Cover
19%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
26.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for West Gardens
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Dive Score Chart for West Gardens
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.46/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 17.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.1319/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at West Gardens: 06:00
Sunset at West Gardens: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at West Gardens 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
16:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.06m (5.5s), Wind: 17.5 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.02m, Wind: 14.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for West GardensAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at West Gardens
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 West Gardens
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for West Gardens
June
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for West Gardens
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
May
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for West Gardens
West Gardens follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.1°C) and October the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.5m 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). February 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 21, 2026
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