Reef Patches
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 Patches offers some of Christmas Island (Kiritimati)'s richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest June, July, August.
Reef Patches, or what we affectionately call "GT Central," is one of those spots that just buzzes with energy. We always try to get here when the tide is pushing, because that’s when the big giant trevally come in to hunt. You’ll hang out in about 15 metres, often with a decent current, just watching these enormous fish absolutely explode on schools of fusiliers. It’s not a delicate coral garden; it’s a raw, predatory spectacle. We've spent entire dives here, kneeling in the sand, just mesmerized by the sheer power. Beyond the trevally, keep an eye out for the chameleon parrotfish nibbling at the coral and the flashes of Achilles tang. It's not a site for macro enthusiasts looking for tiny nudibranchs, though the odd peacock-tail anemone shrimp might catch your eye if you slow down. Reef Patches is for divers who love big fish action and don't mind a bit of a current. It’s a sensory overload in the best possible way.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Reef Patches
Reef Patches Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Reef Patches, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.92, -157.44) (1km away)
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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