Quietest months and calm seas
Advanced Tofo ridge dive with megafauna and swim-throughs.
Advanced Tofo ridge dive with megafauna and swim-throughs.
Robs Bottom is best run by a local operator that can handle the longer transfer, the current, and the drop-off.
Robs Bottom is a deep Tofo ridge dive reached by a southbound transfer from Tofo Beach through Whale Shark Alley. The ridge and surrounding wall are known for big marine life, especially small-eye stingrays, manta rays, reef sharks, whale sharks, and humpback whales, with overhangs and swim-throughs adding structure to the dive. It is an advanced site that rewards a guide who can read current and timing on the day.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
23m - 34m
Depth Note
Deep ridge with a reef top around 23-27 m and wall sections down to 30-34 m.
Best Season
After Easter through early July is often the calmest window; October to March is also strong for whale-shark season.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, variable visibility, and currents that can change quickly with tides and winds.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Access Restrictions
Far-reef logistics and operator-specific surcharge may apply.
Legal Notes
Check operator booking rules and marine-park fee handling before the dive.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced scuba is the best fit; the deep ridge and swim-throughs reward confident buoyancy and current awareness.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the depth and current make it scuba-first.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site because it is deep and current-sensitive.
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
Quietest months and calm seas
Visibility and current range
Drift dive and big fish
Far-reef surcharge and Tofo conditions
Reef top, wall, and swim-throughs
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