Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
    Povilla Forest Reserve

    Labyrinthe 1

    Best months: May

    Protected Area

    Povilla Forest Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 116+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, eagle rays, great white sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Labyrinthe 1 offers some of Loyalty Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeMay
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDugongs, Eagle Rays, Great White Sharks, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 116+ species recorded
    Water24-29°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Labyrinthe 1 is a standout site, exactly what you hope for when you hear "Loyalty Islands diving." It’s less a dive site and more a geological playground, a network of swim-throughs, tunnels, and arches that feel custom-made for divers. We love the way the light filters in, creating these incredible shafts through the gloom, especially in the larger fault lines. You’ll be squeezing through passages draped in gorgonians, then popping out into sunlit clearings. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we’ve spotted Honeycomb coral clinging to the walls and even some well-camouflaged Prickly Spotted Drupes. The maximum depth of 22 metres means you get plenty of bottom time to explore without rushing. Our best advice? Stick close to your guide. Seriously. It’s called Labyrinthe for a reason, and it’s surprisingly easy to get turned around with so many twists and turns. The adjacent cleaning station means you might just get a curious oceanic manta ray checking you out as you navigate the passages, which is always a bonus. It’s perfect for divers who enjoy intricate topography and aren’t afraid of a bit of close-quarters navigation.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Labyrinthe 1

    Labyrinthe 1 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Labyrinthe 1, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-20.94, 165.47) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    25°C

    77°F · Range: 23.4–27.1°C

    Current Speed

    8.06 cm/s

    Direction: S (187.1°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.052 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.08 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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