Ral Island
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.
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
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 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)
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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