Wanton Island
Why dive here
With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, lionfish, nautiluses and pufferfish - Wanton Island offers some of Rabaul & New Britain's richest diving. Water ranges 30-31°C, warmest January, February, May.
Wanton Island offers some solid reef dives, a nice contrast to the area’s wreck focus. We’ve found the corals here to be in good shape, with plenty of reef fish flitting about. It's a peaceful spot, perfect for divers looking for a relaxed, easy dive after exploring Rabaul’s more intense historical sites. You won't find anything dramatic, just consistently pleasant diving.
Nearest Dive Centres to Wanton Island
Dive shops near Wanton Island
Kulau Lodge Beach Resort
Rabaul Dive Centre
Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort
Rapopo Plantation Resort
Salt of PNG
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wanton Island
Wanton Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wanton 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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