White Island Black Forrest
The diverse marine community inhabiting this reef includes schools of Moorish idols and butterflyfish, as well as feeding turtles, ribbon and moray eels, mantis shrimp, scorpionfish, cowries, and frogfish. Please note that the current can be robust at times, providing an opportunity to hitch a ride and witness the mesmerizing spectacle of schooling big eye jacks, snappers, groupers, and shoals of fusiliers.
With excellent visibility of approximately 17 meters, White Island offers an unforgettable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for White Island Black Forrest
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for White Island Black Forrest
Depth
19m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for White Island Black Forrest
Wave Height
1.16m
Wind Speed
13 m/s
Water Temp
30.3°C
Visibility
36.58km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
29.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for White Island Black Forrest
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 6.976666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 11.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.3966666666666665/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at White Island Black Forrest 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.82m (4.05s), Wind: 11.9 m/s
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 0.9m, Wind: 11.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for White Island Black ForrestAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at White Island Black Forrest
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 White Island Black Forrest
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for White Island Black Forrest
Ideal Conditions for White Island Black Forrest
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
May
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
September
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for White Island Black Forrest
White Island Black Forrest shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (22.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). September is usually the driest month with 2.4mm 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 23, 2026