1-5m
    Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon, Micronesia

    Neoch Atoll Reef Awash

    Best months: Jan–May

    Why dive here

    With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks - Neoch Atoll Reef Awash offers some of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest August, October, November.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Grey Reef Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks · 195+ species recorded
    Water29-30°C · warmest August, October, November
    CharacterReef dive · max 1-5m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Neoch Atoll sits right at the surface, making it an interesting stop for snorkelers and shallow divers. You’ll find a mix of hard corals creating a home for the usual lagoon suspects – parrotfish, wrasse, and a few reef sharks cruising by. It’s a good spot to stretch out a surface interval or introduce newer divers to the area's reef life without going deep. Visibility here is generally quite good, though it can chop up a bit in strong winds.

    Typical Neoch Atoll Reef Awash Dive Profile

    Safety Stop0m1m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Neoch Atoll Reef Awash

    Neoch Atoll Reef Awash Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Neoch Atoll Reef Awash, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (7.41, 151.84) (2km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.3–31.4°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    6.4 m/s

    12.4 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.4 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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