Relaxed dive along an outer reef with vivid scenery in the shallows, especially down to about 20 m. The shallow area features attractive coral and plenty of niches and crevasses that make it good for spotting smaller subjects. Marine life can include several shark species along with rays, turtles, napoleon wrasse, schooling reef fish, nudibranchs, moray eels, and octopus.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 20m
Depth Note
Reef described as most vivid until 20 m depth.
Typical Conditions
Relaxed outer-reef dive with best color and coral in the shallows to around 20 m.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Take care around shallow coral and maintain awareness when sharks are present.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed reef dive with lots of small-life opportunities in cracks and niches, especially in the shallows.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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