The Hump
Why dive here
With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, lionfish, nautiluses and pufferfish - The Hump offers some of Rabaul & New Britain's richest diving. Water ranges 30-31°C, warmest January, February, May.
The Hump is a reliable reef dive, perched on a submerged volcano’s peak. We’ve drifted over the top here, watching huge sea fans ripple in the current, creating a colourful foreground to the blue. Keep an eye out for larger fish cruising past; the currents often bring in the pelagics. It’s a site that rewards patience and a keen eye for what the open water might deliver.
Nearest Dive Centres to The Hump
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Rabaul Dive Centre
Kulau Lodge Beach Resort
Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort
Rapopo Plantation Resort
Salt of PNG
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Hump
The Hump Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Hump, 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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