Maratua atoll overview that lists Leo Point among the island's major dive sites.
Leo point
Terraced wall with sharks and rays
About Leo point
Leo point is a popular Maratua terrace-and-plateau dive with a left-shoulder wall route, a sandy plateau, and a deeper drop-off. It suits advanced divers who want shark, ray, eel, and macro encounters in a clean wall profile.
Research Estimate At Leo point
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Where Is Leo point?
Leo point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
27m - 30m
Depth Note
Sandy plateau around 27-30 m before a deeper drop-off.
Best Season
January to March
Typical Conditions
Terraced slope, sandy plateau around 27-30 m, left-shoulder routing, and visibility around 16 m.
Safety & Access At Leo point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the Nabucco side; the terrace and drop-off demand disciplined buoyancy and turn planning.
Local Intel For Leo point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Terraced slope to a sandy plateau at roughly 27–30 m, followed by a drop-off; commonly dived with the reef on the left shoulder.
Freedive
Not a freedive-first site; the terrace and plateau are better suited to scuba than breath-hold sessions.
Snorkel
Not a primary snorkel site; the shark-and-ray action sits below the reef edge.
Leo point Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Leo point
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Wildlife at Leo point
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Recent Logged Visits At Leo point
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Leo point Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Leo point Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Maratua atoll guide that positions Leo Point as one of the classic wall dives.
Maratua island guide that lists Leo Point among the area's top dive spots and highlights reef-shark and turtle activity.
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