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Dive Spot Guide•
Hattivatti
Hattivatti boat reef with tube corals and sharks.
Local operator required
Access is organized through the Buka Buka resort and its dive centre, with private transfers from the island network.
Hattivatti is a boat-access Buka Buka reef with tube corals, a mid-depth slope, and big-fish sightings on the reef edge.
About Hattivatti
Hattivatti is a Buka Buka Island reef with tube corals, pale patches, and a slope that keeps the main action in the mid-depth range. Divers come for Napoleon wrasse, blacktip reef sharks, and eagle rays, so the site rewards steady buoyancy and a calm read of the reef edge. It is best treated as a planned boat dive with a clear turn plan rather than a casual drift-by.
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Research Estimate At Hattivatti
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Hattivatti?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Hattivatti Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
Reef slope begins in the high teens and drops to around 30 m, with the tube-coral action concentrated on the main slope.
Best Season
March through December, with the clearest water in the dry season.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access coral slope with strong visibility, a mid-depth profile, and regular big-animal sightings on the reef edge.
Safety & Access At Hattivatti
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay reef-safe around the tube corals and keep the dive plan conservative if the visibility or conditions change.
Access Restrictions
Access is by boat through the island operator and its private transfer network, so timing depends on the resort schedule.
Legal Notes
Follow the resort briefing and reef rules, and use the operator transfer schedule for access.
Local Intel For Hattivatti
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The main profile runs from about 18 to 30 m on a reef slope covered in tube corals and regular big-fish traffic.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case here; the site is built around scuba on the reef slope.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the top of the reef; the standout coral and animal life sit deeper on the slope.
Wildlife at Hattivatti
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Hattivatti
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Hattivatti
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
