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Local dive centre with tide-planned boat dives, equipment rental, and Chole Bay site support.
Dive Spot Guide•
Juani North
Juani Island reef slope with turtles and coral.
Local operator required
The site is best handled with a local operator because procedures can be difficult and conditions change with tide and weather.
Boat-access reef slope in Mafia’s Chole Bay, with strong coral colour, turtle sightings, and conditions that suit experienced divers.
About Juani North
Juani North is a fringing reef slope on the seaward side of Juani Island in Mafia. The site is known for its soft-coral colour, coral structure, and regular turtle sightings, but it can be demanding and is best handled with a local operator. Expect a sloping reef with rock and coral formations, large reef rays, schools of fish, and smaller reef life tucked into the cracks. This is a warm-water boat dive for divers who are comfortable with changing conditions and a more serious reef profile.
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Research Estimate At Juani North
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 27m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Juani North?
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Juani North Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 26m
Depth Note
A sloping reef runs from shallow water to around 26 m, with coral structure and overhangs along the way.
Best Season
November to April.
Typical Conditions
Warm reef diving with weather and tide playing a real role in how easy the site feels.
Safety & Access At Juani North
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Some dives can be difficult, so use a local guide, plan around tide timing, and keep the site for divers who are comfortable in changing conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only through a local dive centre, with tide timing and operator planning as the main constraints.
Legal Notes
Mafia Island is inside a marine park, so follow park rules and use a licensed local operator.
Local Intel For Juani North
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-based reef slope diving with coral structure, turtles, and a strong tidal plan.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the reef slope and conditions suit boat-supported scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel stop; the boat approach and changing conditions make it a scuba site first.
Wildlife at Juani North
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Juani North
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Juani North
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility27m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
