Oval
Why dive here
With 364+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dugongs, eagle rays and giant moray eels - Oval offers some of Lakshadweep's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Oval, off Lakshadweep, is a shallow, gentle site. We found it’s ideal for beginners or those getting back in the water, with a consistent depth of 12m. Visibility here is generally good, allowing for easy navigation over the reef flats. Expect to spot smaller reef fish darting between the corals – a calm introduction to the local underwater scene.
Typical Oval Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Oval
Oval Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Oval, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.98, 72.27) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.2–30.8°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
5.53 m/s
10.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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