Christmas Island (Kiritimati), Kiribati
    Kiritimati

    Reef Patches

    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 Patches 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 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)

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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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