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Mellow Yellow
Mellow Yellow is a Bligh Water pinnacle with yellow soft corals.
Local operator required
Current timing matters and the site is normally run by a local dive operator or liveaboard from Rakiraki.
Boat-access scuba site near Rakiraki; best with a guide who can time the current and keep the dive on the colorful pinnacles.
About Mellow Yellow
Mellow Yellow is a Bligh Water pinnacle dive known for bright yellow soft corals and a second deeper stack that gives the site real shape. The dive rewards a well-timed current window, when the corals open and anthias and other reef fish fill the water column. Plan it as a boat dive from the Rakiraki side with a guide who knows the window and can keep the dive relaxed. Confident intermediate scuba divers will get the most from the color and the moving-water profile.
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Research Estimate At Mellow Yellow
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Mellow Yellow?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Mellow Yellow Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
The site has two pinnacles: the shallow crown starts around 3-5m, while the deeper structure drops to roughly 40m.
Best Season
Year-round; especially April-July when current helps the soft corals open.
Typical Conditions
Can be dived any time; stronger current is said to bring out the best of the site.
Safety & Access At Mellow Yellow
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Use a guide who knows the timing, and treat the site as an open-water current dive rather than a sheltered reef. The right window matters more than brute force.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan on a guided current dive rather than a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park asks visitors for a voluntary FJ$15 annual contribution that supports park management and local education.
Local Intel For Mellow Yellow
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided scuba is the natural fit. The best runs are on the current-facing sides of the pinnacles, where the soft corals and fish stack up.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the current window and deeper second pinnacle make it better for scuba than casual breath-hold outings.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site. The main attraction is on the pinnacles below the surface.
Wildlife at Mellow Yellow
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Mellow Yellow
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mellow Yellow
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
