Albatross Passage
Why dive here
With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, lionfish, nautiluses and pufferfish - Albatross Passage offers some of Rabaul & New Britain's richest drift diving. Water ranges 30-31°C, warmest January, February, May.
Albatross Passage is one of those spots where you just drop in and let the ocean do the work. It’s a channel between two islands, and the current can really rip through, making for some serious drift diving. We've often seen schools of eagle rays gliding past, sometimes mobulas, and if you’re lucky, a manta or two. Grey reef sharks patrol the edges, and you’ll usually spot dogtooth tuna and barracuda zooming by. On the ridge, the soft corals are a real treat, vibrant and swaying in the flow. It's a dive best suited for those comfortable with strong currents and looking for big pelagic action.
Typical Albatross Passage Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Albatross Passage
Albatross Passage Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Albatross Passage, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-2.57, 150.85) (63km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29–31.5°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.08 m/s
7.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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