Amuula Rock

Best months: Jul–Oct

Why dive here

With 449+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels and grey reef sharks - Amuula Rock offers some of Upolu's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest January, March, April.

Best timeJul–Oct

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels and Grey Reef Sharks · 449+ species recorded

Water28-30°C · warmest January, March, April

CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Amuula Rock, just off Upolu, is one of our favourite spots for a relaxed dive in Samoa. The reef here isn't about huge pelagics, but rather about the sheer density of reef fish hugging the coral. We've often found ourselves in a kaleidoscope of common lyre-tail cod and six-line wrasse, flitting between the staghorn and leaf corals. It's a site that rewards a slow pace, really letting you observe the smaller details. Keep an eye out for freckled anglerfish; they blend in so well you might swim right past one. The rock itself creates some interesting nooks and crannies, perfect for spotting whitetail surgeonfish or even a shy whitetip reef shark cruising by. While the depth isn't extreme, there's enough topography to explore for a good 45-minute dive. We'd suggest this site for anyone looking for a chill dive with plenty of colourful reef life, especially if you enjoy macro photography or just want to drift and watch the everyday happenings of a healthy reef.