TE KAIBUKENAKAWA
Protected Area
Ngaontetaake Islet Closed 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 - TE KAIBUKENAKAWA offers some of Christmas Island (Kiritimati)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest June, July, August.
Te Kaibukenakawa sits in the island's lagoon, a very shallow wreck in about five metres of water. It's a wooden fishing boat, partially broken up now, but still very much a wreck, not just debris. The clear lagoon water means you’ll easily make out the hull structure, even from the surface. We've seen a lot of small reef fish taking shelter in the timbers, and it’s a great spot to practice wreck penetration, or just get comfortable diving around a man-made structure. Visibility is usually excellent, making it a good choice for newer divers or those who prefer less depth.
Typical TE KAIBUKENAKAWA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TE KAIBUKENAKAWA
TE KAIBUKENAKAWA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TE KAIBUKENAKAWA, 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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