Willy‘s Rock
Located just 15 minutes away from both Beau Vallon beach and Bel Ombre marina in Seychelles, our dive site offers an unforgettable underwater experience. Anchoring on the sandy floor next to the site, divers will discover the beauty of a seamount at a maximum depth of 13m. The visibility here reaches up to 14 meters, allowing for clear and captivating views of the surrounding marine life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this site is suitable for all levels of expertise. Prepare to encounter fascinating creatures such as moray eels, hawksbill turtles, parrotfish, triggerfish, angel fish, butterfly fish, globe fish, and damselfish. For easy access, you can take a boat taxi from nearby Boat Taxi Happiness or explore the Anse Major Trail. Come and explore this remarkable dive site and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Willy‘s Rock
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Willy‘s Rock
Depth
13m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Willy‘s Rock
Wave Height
1.64m
Wind Speed
25.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
26.22km
Cloud Cover
32%
Wave Period
7.55s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Willy‘s Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Willy‘s Rock
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.560233333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.7m, Wind 27 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.0501000000000005/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Willy‘s Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Willy‘s Rock: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Willy‘s 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.
Best Overall
15:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.7m (6.85s), Wind: 27 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.68m (6.95s), Wind: 25.8 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.66m, Wind: 25.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Willy‘s RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Willy‘s 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 Willy‘s Rock
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Willy‘s Rock
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Willy‘s Rock
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
July
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Willy‘s Rock
Willy‘s Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (22.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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). August is usually the driest month with 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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 17, 2026
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