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Mafia Island boat-diving logistics and Coral Islands description.
Dive Spot Guide•
Coral Islands
Coral Islands: patch reefs, sand channels, and garden eels.
Chole Bay boat dive with three coral patches and easy reef reading; calm weather is easiest, while spring tides can bring stronger flow.
About Coral Islands
Coral Islands is a Chole Bay boat dive built around three coral patches split by bright sand channels. The route is easy to read, with dense reef life and garden eels on the sand, but spring tides can tighten the current and reward a patient, guided circuit. It is best when you want a relaxed reef plan that still leaves plenty of structure to explore.
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Research Estimate At Coral Islands
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Coral Islands?
Community sourced coordinates.
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Coral Islands Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 17m
Depth Note
Three coral patches start at about 9 m and level out around 17 m, separated by sand channels.
Best Season
October to March
Typical Conditions
Calm, clear conditions are most likely in the dry season; April to September can be windier with more current and rougher seas.
Safety & Access At Coral Islands
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Spring tides can tighten the current. Keep close track of the guide when moving between patch reefs and sand channels.
Access Restrictions
Best dived through a local Mafia Island operator and timed to tide windows; spring tides can shorten the comfortable window.
Legal Notes
Inside Mafia Island Marine Park, so park and operator rules apply, including careful mooring and reef protection.
Local Intel For Coral Islands
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided scuba dive over three coral patches and sand channels, with the reef structure easy to follow and plenty of macro life to scan for.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the main reef plan is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary and only makes sense on the shallowest, calmest edges.
Wildlife at Coral Islands
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Coral Islands
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Coral Islands
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
