Liveaboard log showing Gota Sataya on the dive plan and recording visibility around 30m.
Gota Sataya
Boat-access reef with pinnacles, plateau, and sharks
Local operator required
Access is normally arranged by a boat operator or liveaboard, with the briefing and reef-side entry handled on the day.
About Gota Sataya
Gota Sataya is a boat-access reef with surface-reaching pinnacles, a southern plateau, and a strong shark-and-turtle mix. It suits scuba and freediving days that want varied reef structure, wide-angle scenes, and a route that rewards good briefing and buoyancy.
Research Estimate At Gota Sataya
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Where Is Gota Sataya?
Gota Sataya Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Northern reef area described with formations rising from ~22 m to the surface; southern plateau reported from ~10 m to 30 m.
Best Season
April-May and September-November.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef with surface-reaching ergs, a southern plateau, and varied reef structure across shallow to moderate depths.
Safety & Access At Gota Sataya
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Sharks are reported at the site; keep spacing and situational awareness around the pinnacles and plateau.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan a boat day rather than a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow boat, zodiac, and marine-park briefing rules.
Local Intel For Gota Sataya
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Boat dive with pinnacles, plateau, and shark-turtle wildlife; suited to careful route planning and wide-angle photography.
Freedive
The surface-reaching ergs make Gota Sataya a legitimate freedive option on calm days, but the site still rewards careful boat planning and reef awareness.
Snorkel
Snorkelling can work around the shallow top of the ergs on calm days, but the site is better known as a scuba and freedive reef.
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Wildlife at Gota Sataya
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Recent Logged Visits At Gota Sataya
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