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Wilkes Passage
Wilkes Passage: a strong-current drift over a coral reef pass.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced15m - 20m
Reef
Local operator required
The passage is normally run as a guided drift dive because current runs through the gap.
Boat-accessed reef pass near Namotu with a fast drift profile, hard coral, and big-fish sightings for confident scuba divers.
About Wilkes Passage
Wilkes Passage is an open-ocean reef pass off Namotu Island that is usually dived as a drift through moving water. The route runs over hard coral and patches of soft coral with strong tropical-fish action, so the dive suits experienced divers who are comfortable with current, boat handling, and a more energetic reef profile.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
This is a current-driven drift dive. Plan for the drift, not against it, and keep buoyancy and spacing controlled.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access; plan around current timing and use a guided drift setup.
Legal Notes
Use a local boat operator and follow the drift plan for the day.
Where Is Wilkes Passage?
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Local Intel For Wilkes Passage
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for confident divers comfortable with drift control, current timing, and reef-reading.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the passage is current-driven and typically run as a scuba drift.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site because the current and exposed reef pass are the main features.
Wildlife at Wilkes Passage
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Wilkes Passage
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral
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Aquatic Life · 5/5Exceptional variety
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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities
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Current · 5/5Very strong current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 25m
