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Describes a long, varied reef with corals, rock formations, and rich fish life.
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Chole Reef South
Chole Reef South is a shallow, coral-rich bank reef in Mafia Island.
A shallow bank reef in Chole Bay with dense coral, a sand-and-rubble finish, and an easy profile that suits scuba, snorkel, and freedive.
About Chole Reef South
Chole Reef South is a shallow Chole Bay bank reef with a coral-rich top and a sand-and-rubble finish. It suits easy-paced scuba, freediving, and snorkeling because the best sightings come from the reef edge and the shallower coral. Keep a patient pace for dense fish life, turtles, triggerfish, rays, and plenty of small critters.
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Research Estimate At Chole Reef South
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Chole Reef South?
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Chole Reef South Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 17m
Depth Note
Shallow reef bank that tops out around 5 m and finishes in sand and coral rubble around 17 m.
Best Season
October to February is the clearest stretch; June to September is best kept to inside-bay diving.
Typical Conditions
Calm bay water, a shallow coral bank, and a sand-and-rubble edge; easy-profile diving with strong fish life and seasonal visibility swings.
Safety & Access At Chole Reef South
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlifeSharp coral
Safety Notes
Give titan triggerfish room on the rubble edge and keep buoyancy tight over the coral bank.
Access Restrictions
Boat access inside Chole Bay; outside-bay conditions are more seasonal and tide dependent.
Legal Notes
Mafia Island Marine Park rules apply, and dive scheduling is tide dependent.
Local Intel For Chole Reef South
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed reef dive that stays shallow enough for easy navigation, with the reef edge and rubble zone rewarding patient search and good buoyancy.
Freediving
The shallow bank makes this a comfortable freedive option in calm water, but it still rewards slow, deliberate sessions rather than pushing depth.
Snorkeling
The shallow top of the bank makes this one of the easier Chole Bay snorkeling options when the water is calm.
Wildlife at Chole Reef South
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Recent Logged Visits At Chole Reef South
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Chole Reef South
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
