Scuba Diving in Samoa

Explore 10 dive sites and 3 dive centres in Samoa. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Samoa Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 10 dive sites, 3 dive centres, 470 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Samoa

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Samoa

The best months to dive in Samoa are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 29.4°C
  • February: Great, water 29.4°C
  • March: Great, water 29.4°C
  • April: Great, water 29.4°C
  • May: Great, water 29.4°C
  • June: Great, water 29.4°C
  • July: Great, water 29.4°C
  • August: Great, water 29.4°C
  • September: Great, water 29.4°C
  • October: Great, water 29.4°C
  • November: Great, water 29.4°C
  • December: Great, water 29.4°C

Recommended Packing List for Samoa

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions