Black Magic Mountain - Taveuni & Somosomo Strait

Black Magic Mountain is a solid pinnacle dive in the Somosomo Strait, one we often suggest for a lively afternoon. It rises from the edge of a ridge, starting shallow at 5m and dropping to around 24m for recreational limits, though it goes deeper on one side. We usually find plenty of black coral and those signature Somosomo soft corals, especially the purples, swaying in the current. Keep an eye out for green and hawksbill turtles, along with the resident whitetip reef sharks. Barracuda and jacks often school here too. Best dived on a changing tide, it’s a site that rewards careful attention to your dive briefing and maybe a reef hook to settle in and watch the show.

Location

Taveuni & Somosomo Strait, Fiji, Central & South Pacific

Coordinates

-17.282200, 178.478900

Type

reef

Marine Protected Area: Vanua Cokovata Nakorotubu