Diving in Bikini Atoll

Explore 6 dive sites in Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Bikini Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Bikini Atoll occur in January, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.7°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • February: 27.7°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • March: 27.7°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • April: 27.7°C (air: 27.1°C)
  • May: 27.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • June: 27.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • July: 27.7°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • August: 27.7°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • September: 27.7°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • October: 27.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • November: 27.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • December: 27.7°C (air: 27.5°C)

Marine Life in Bikini Atoll

Home to 268 recorded species including 190 reef fish, 65 hard corals, 3 clams & mussels, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 sharks & rays, 1 jellyfish.

Dive Site Difficulty in Bikini Atoll

Bikini Atoll has 2 intermediate, 3 expert dive sites - suitable for experienced divers.

Recommended Packing List for Bikini Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Bikini Atoll

  • Bikini - Conservation Area (IUCN Category Ib)
  • Ailinginae - Conservation Area (IUCN Category Ib)
  • Rongelap - Conservation Area (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Bikini Atoll - Nearest Airports

  • Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA), Kwajalein - 405 km away, approx 457 min travel time

Dive Sites