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Official Rarotonga dive itinerary and weather-based site selection.
Dive Spot Guide•
Edna’s Anchor
Edna’s Anchor is a boat-accessed deep reef dive on Rarotonga’s north side.
Plan a boat dive with a deep sand-and-reef edge, clear water, and easy town-side access; it fits scuba divers who are comfortable on calmer, deeper reef profiles.
About Edna’s Anchor
Edna’s Anchor is a boat-accessed deep reef dive on Rarotonga’s north side, following a sand-and-reef edge to a sharp drop-off with clear water, hard-coral bommies, and a resident anchor feature. It is a relaxed but deeper profile rather than a current-heavy run, so the main planning focus is buoyancy, depth awareness, and choosing a calm-weather day. The site works best for divers who want an easy-to-organize north-coast outing that still feels substantial underwater.
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Research Estimate At Edna’s Anchor
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
Where Is Edna’s Anchor?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Edna’s Anchor Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 65m
Depth Note
Key features are described at ~22 m (sand begins to slope), ~24 m (anchor between coral bommies), ~30 m (reef edge), with the wall dropping to ~65 m.
Best Season
June to October
Typical Conditions
North-coast reef diving with usually calm water, clear visibility, and mild current; weather determines whether this is the best site for the day.
Safety & Access At Edna’s Anchor
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The reef drops steeply beyond about 30 m to roughly 65 m; maintain buoyancy control and monitor depth and gas closely.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only through a local Rarotonga dive operator; the site is visited as part of the north-side reef circuit and is typically chosen when conditions are suitable.
Legal Notes
Follow local reef etiquette and operator instructions; keep hands off coral bommies and marine life.
Local Intel For Edna’s Anchor
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deeper scuba dive with main points of interest around 22–30 m and a wall dropping to about 65 m.
Freediving
Not the best freedive target because the interesting structure sits on a deeper reef edge and the site is better treated as a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only worthwhile on very calm days and mainly near the shallow reef edge; the anchor and drop-off are a scuba feature.
Wildlife at Edna’s Anchor
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Edna’s Anchor
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Edna’s Anchor
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
