5-15m
    Rabaul & New Britain, Papua New Guinea

    Ral Island

    Good diving all year

    Why dive here

    With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, lionfish, nautiluses and pufferfish - Ral Island offers some of Rabaul & New Britain's richest diving. Water ranges 30-31°C, warmest January, February, May.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Lionfish, Nautiluses and Pufferfish · 203+ species recorded
    Water30-31°C · warmest January, February, May
    Charactermax 5-15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Ral Island is a good choice for a third dive, especially after something like Deep Pete, or if you're just after an easier afternoon. The coral garden surrounding the island stays shallow, mostly between 5 and 15 metres, which keeps things relaxed and light. We often find ourselves cruising over healthy corals, but the real fun here is poking around the sandy slopes. Keep your eyes peeled for decorator crabs, maybe a seahorse or pipefish tucked into the seagrass, and plenty of nudibranchs. We’ve even spotted a mimic octopus here once, so it pays to take your time and look closely.

    Typical Ral Island Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:4017:4912h 9m daylightGolden hour 17:21

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ral Island

    Ral Island Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ral Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-2.57, 150.85) (63km away)

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    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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