Christmas Island (Kiritimati), Kiribati
    Kiritimati

    Reef Patch

    Best months: Nov–Mar

    Protected Area

    Kiritimati

    Why dive here

    With 190+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, sperm whales, thresher sharks and lionfish - Reef Patch offers some of Christmas Island (Kiritimati)'s richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest June, July, August.

    Best timeNov–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Sperm Whales, Thresher Sharks and Lionfish · 190+ species recorded
    Water27-29°C · warmest June, July, August
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Reef Patch is one of those sites that just feels like pure escapism, a real castaway vibe in the best possible way. The reef here, a healthy mix of stony corals, feels untouched. We’ve had incredible luck finding those tiny, camouflaged critters; the Crested Sabretooth Blenny is always a thrill to spot darting in and out of the cracks. Keep an eye out for Dragonfish too, they blend in so well you might swim right past. The real draw here, for us, is the sheer variety of smaller reef fish. We’ve seen Blackspot Surgeonfish schooling, and the Scarlet Wrasse adds a welcome flash of colour against the coral. If you’re a macro enthusiast, this is your playground. We’d suggest a slow, methodical pace. It’s not about covering ground, it’s about really looking. Don't be surprised if a Blacktip reef shark cruises by in the blue, though. They make a welcome appearance.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Reef Patch

    Reef Patch Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Reef Patch, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.92, -157.44) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.1–29.8°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    8.38 m/s

    16.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.8 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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