Pahn Nin Seitamw
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.
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)
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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