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Coral Garden
Shallow shore reef with statues, anemones, and easy conditions.
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A short beach swim, light current, and a shallow profile make Coral Garden beginner-friendly, especially in calm mornings when visibility is cleaner and the reef is less busy with training groups.
About Coral Garden
Coral Garden is Tulamben's shallow reef-and-statue site, where a short shore swim leads onto coral heads, anemone patches, sandy lanes, and temple-like structures that work well for relaxed dives, check dives, and long photo sessions. The site stays easy to read in calm weather, with clownfish, morays, lionfish, cuttlefish, turtles, and busy reef fish spread across the garden from the upper reef into the slightly deeper sculpture area.
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Research Estimate At Coral Garden
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 16m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentLight current
Where Is Coral Garden?
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Coral Garden Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 12m
Best Season
Coral Garden is dived year-round, with calmer seas and cleaner visibility usually favored in the drier months from roughly April or May through November.
Typical Conditions
Visibility often exceeds 10 meters.
Safety & Access At Coral Garden
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The site is usually gentle, but timing the beach entry helps on stony footing and in any surface chop. The shallow profile also makes it easy to overstay depth awareness while stopping for photos among the statues and coral heads.
Local Intel For Coral Garden
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow profile (3–12 m) and described as suitable for novice divers.
Freediving
The shallow reef and sculpture zone can work well for relaxed freedive laps in calm water, especially when visibility is clear and the surface is flat.
Snorkeling
Described as suitable for snorkelers, with shallow depths and often clear visibility.
Wildlife at Coral Garden
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Coral Garden
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Coral Garden
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility16m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
