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Tide-cycle guidance for Chole Bay sites, including Small Rock.
Dive Spot Guide•
Small Rock
Small Rock is a shallow Chole Bay pinnacles dive.
Local operator required
Boat launch, tide timing, and bay logistics make a local operator the practical choice.
Small Rock is best on the right tide window and early morning, with boat access from Chole Bay and easy reef topography for macro-focused outings.
About Small Rock
Small Rock in Chole Bay is a shallow, tide-sensitive reef built around rocky pinnacles and coral structure. It suits guided outings that want easy topography, close-up reef life, and a site that rewards an early start when the light is cleanest and the water is most manageable. Plan it as a boat-based, tide-window dive rather than a casual anytime stop.
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Research Estimate At Small Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Small Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Small Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 16m
Depth Note
Minimum depth around 3 m; maximum depth 16 m.
Best Season
October to February; June to September can also work.
Typical Conditions
Best in the early morning and on the right tide window, when light and water movement are most favorable.
Safety & Access At Small Rock
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibilityRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Stay with the operator's tide plan. Do not force the site outside the preferred cycle, when current and visibility can both degrade fast.
Access Restrictions
Tide-window dependent and guide-led; it is not a casual drop-in site.
Legal Notes
Inside Mafia Island Marine Park; follow park rules and reef-contact guidance.
Local Intel For Small Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow, all-level scuba site with pinnacles and coral structure; best early in the day when the light is cleanest and the site is most manageable.
Freediving
Shallow enough for experienced freedivers in calm windows, but it is primarily a guided snorkel-and-scuba site with tide timing to respect.
Snorkeling
Originally a snorkel site and still a good fit for calm-water snorkeling when the tide window is right.
Wildlife at Small Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Small Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Small Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
