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    Secret Spot dive site
    drift
    15-40m
    Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands
    Nusa Roviana

    Secret Spot

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Nusa Roviana

    Why dive here

    With 391+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, humpback whales and orcas - Secret Spot offers some of Iron Bottom Sound's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, April, December.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Humpback Whales and Orcas · 391+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest January, April, December
    CharacterDrift dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    We love the Secret Spot because it feels like a proper Solomon Islands secret. It’s a wall that drops into Blanche Channel, right into the deep blue. You can feel the pull of the open ocean here; that's what we find so exhilarating. On a good day, the current is a gentle push, perfect for a slow drift along the coral-dusted wall. Keep an eye out for the big stuff here. We've often seen barracuda formations, Spanish mackerel darting through, and sometimes, if you're lucky, an eagle ray gliding past. The reef itself is healthy, a mix of Montipora corals and anthias, a riot of Blue Green Chromis and Saddleback Butterflyfish. It's a proper channel dive, so suitable for those comfortable with a bit of movement. If you like the idea of seeing pelagics cruise by without having to fin hard, this is our pick.

    Typical Secret Spot Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Secret Spot

    Secret Spot Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Secret Spot, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-9.03, 159.16) (58km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.7–30.5°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    80°F

    Wind Speed

    3.74 m/s

    7.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.5 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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