Directory listing for reef health and macro-diving context.
Marble Arch boat dive with swim-throughs.
Marble Arch boat dive with swim-throughs.
Beach launch, short boat runs, and Tofo conditions are best handled by a local dive operator.
Marble Arch is a boat-launched Tofo dive built around a sandy bowl, two archways, and a donut-shaped reef with walls that rise from the bottom. It works well for open-water divers who want to practice buoyancy while moving through swim-throughs, and it also gives macro hunters plenty to look at in the cracks and gullies. Seasonal highlights include rays, guitarfish, nudibranchs, and bigger marine visitors such as whale sharks and manta rays when the Tofo conditions line up.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 19m
Depth Note
Shallow bowl profile with a top around 10-12 m and a bottom around 16-19 m.
Best Season
December to June for clearer water, with October to March bringing the best whale-shark odds.
Typical Conditions
A bowl-shaped reef with swim-through arches, sandy margins, and walls rising from the bottom.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight through the arches and respect the surface conditions before entering or exiting.
Access Restrictions
Beach-launch conditions can be sporty, so calm days are the best choice.
Legal Notes
Follow local beach-launch guidance and make conservative entries when the sea is moving.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A buoyancy-friendly reef dive with enough structure for macro and wide-angle photography.
Freediving
Possible only for experienced freedivers in calm conditions.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the boat-access reef and swim-throughs are better for scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Directory listing for reef health and macro-diving context.
Dive-site page for the donut-shaped reef, swim-throughs, and exact depth band.
Regional guide for Tofo dive conditions, marine life, and beach-launch logistics.
Operator page for the archway profile, depth band, and whale-shark/manta-ray context.
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