Kaplaman
Why dive here
With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, lionfish, nautiluses and pufferfish - Kaplaman offers some of Rabaul & New Britain's richest diving. Water ranges 30-31°C, warmest January, February, May.
Kaplaman gives you a good feel for Rabaul's underwater character. It's a series of pinnacles, some of them rising so close to the surface you can almost reach out and touch them. We've seen an impressive variety of reef fish here, particularly in the shallower sections, with plenty of fusiliers and schooling bannerfish swarming the coral bommies. It’s a solid, enjoyable dive for anyone looking for classic reef action without too much fuss.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kaplaman
Kaplaman Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kaplaman, 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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