Scuba Diving in Solomon Islands

Explore 114 dive sites and 7 dive centres in Solomon Islands. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Solomon Islands Diving at a Glance

5 dive regions, 114 dive sites, 7 dive centres, 468 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Solomon Islands

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Solomon Islands

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

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 30.5°C
  • February: Great, water 30.5°C
  • March: Great, water 30.5°C
  • April: Great, water 30.5°C
  • May: Great, water 30.5°C
  • June: Great, water 30.5°C
  • July: Great, water 30.5°C
  • August: Great, water 30.5°C
  • September: Great, water 30.5°C
  • October: Great, water 30.5°C
  • November: Great, water 30.5°C
  • December: Great, water 30.5°C

Recommended Packing List for Solomon Islands

Based on average water temperature of 30.5°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 31°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