Pohnpei, Micronesia
    And Atoll

    Pahn Nin Seitamw

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    And Atoll

    Why dive here

    With 313+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, octopuses, sperm whales and whitetip reef sharks - Pahn Nin Seitamw offers some of Pohnpei's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Octopuses, Sperm Whales and Whitetip Reef Sharks · 313+ species recorded
    Water29-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Pahn Nin Seitamw is a site we’ve always enjoyed for its unique feel. There’s a quiet magic to it, a sense of being far from anywhere. We love the way the light filters through the water here, creating a dappled effect that really highlights the corals. You’ll find some striking staghorn and smooth cauliflower formations, home to plenty of Eightspine Cardinalfish darting about. Our favourite moments here are often spent looking for the smaller stuff. We’ve had great luck spotting Moorea Pygmygobies tucked into crevices and, if you’re patient, you might even catch a glimpse of an Enigmatic Moray. Bleeker's Parrotfish graze the reef, their colours popping in the softer light. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than a rush. Best dived on a calm day, when the visibility opens up and you can really appreciate the subtle beauty of the place. It's not a site for big pelagic action, more for those who appreciate the intricate details of a healthy reef.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pahn Nin Seitamw

    Pahn Nin Seitamw Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Pahn Nin Seitamw, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (6.86, 158.11) (6km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    87°F · Range: 29.8–31.2°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    80°F

    Wind Speed

    3.72 m/s

    7.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.9 hPa

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

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