The Crater
Why dive here
With 375+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, giant moray eels and grey reef sharks - The Crater offers some of Kimbe Bay's richest wall diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, November, December.
The Crater in Kimbe Bay is exactly what it sounds like, a circular depression on the seafloor. We’ve found barracuda often school here, circling the rim, and it's a good spot to drift along the edge and see what comes past in the blue. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, probably best for those who enjoy open water encounters rather than intricate reef exploration.
Typical The Crater Dive Profile
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 The Crater
The Crater Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Crater, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.45, 150.12) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.2–31.4°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
2.73 m/s
5.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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