Sarconphitum
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) - Sarconphitum offers some of Loyalty Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Sarconphitum, just across from Bayes islet, is one of those spots that sticks with you. We love how the wall here drops to a soft, white sandy bottom, covered in what locals call "mushrooms." They’re actually these fantastic coral bommies, scattered like giant stepping stones. You get a real sense of scale here, watching fusiliers swarm in the blue, then dropping down to inspect the wall itself. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff – we’ve seen so many different nudibranchs here, tucked into the crevices. And if you’re patient, the garden eels will sway up from the sand, a truly mesmerising sight. For the macro enthusiasts, the Banded Whip Lobsters are a treat if you can spot them, blending perfectly with the coral. This isn't a deep dive, peaking at 22m, making it a relaxed option perfect for photographers or divers who just want to take their time exploring a unique topography without feeling rushed.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sarconphitum
Sarconphitum Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sarconphitum, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-20.94, 165.47) (8km away)
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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