West Coral Pass - Majuro Atoll
West Coral Pass is where Majuro really flexes its muscle. We love a good pass dive, and this one delivers that exhilarating rush. Drop in at the mouth and let the current carry you into the lagoon. It's less a drift and more like being shot through a confetti canon of fusiliers and snapper. You’ll feel the water surge, pushing you past coral bommies absolutely swarming with fish. We’ve seen Blacktip reef sharks cruising the deeper edges, and the schools of Humphead unicornfish are just immense. Keep an eye out for the Orange-lined triggerfish, they’re particularly bold here, often finning right up to you. It’s not a dive for the faint-hearted if the current is ripping, but if you’re comfortable with some speed, it’s pure adrenaline. The sheer volume of fish is what makes it a standout.
- Location
- Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- 7.080505, 171.352680
- Type
- reef
Marine Protected Area: Majuro
Best Time to Dive in Majuro Atoll
The warmest water temperatures in Majuro Atoll occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- February: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- March: 28.1°C (air: 27.3°C)
- April: 28.1°C (air: 27.2°C)
- May: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- June: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- July: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- August: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- September: 28.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
- October: 28.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
- November: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- December: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Majuro Atoll
- Anemone Nr. 1 (reef)
- Aquarium - 5-18m (reef)
- Calalin Channel - 10-30m (drift)
- Raycrew (reef)
Nearest Dive Centres to West Coral Pass
Marine Life in Majuro Atoll
Home to 198 recorded species including 142 reef fish, 17 hard corals, 13 sea cucumbers, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 sharks & rays, 5 crabs & lobsters.
Notable Species
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Black Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricans) - Reef Fish
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Blunt-head Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) - Reef Fish
- Clown Tang (Naso lituratus) - Reef Fish
- Sleek Unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) - Reef Fish
- Blue and Gold Fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) - Reef Fish
- Bleeker's Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) - Reef Fish
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Long-nosed Parrotfish (Hipposcarus longiceps) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Manini (Acanthurus triostegus) - Reef Fish
- Banded Goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Bleeker's Parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri) - Reef Fish
- Banded maori wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Salmon (Elagatis bipinnulata) - Reef Fish
- Foxface (Siganus vulpinus) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Filament-finned Parrotfish (Scarus altipinnis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for West Coral Pass
Based on average water temperature of 28.1°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