DivePlnr
    ATA dive site
    wreck
    19m
    Tongatapu, Tonga
    Pangaimotu Reef

    ATA

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Pangaimotu Reef

    Why dive here

    With 354+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, humpback whales, sperm whales and lionfish - ATA offers some of Tongatapu's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 23-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Humpback Whales, Sperm Whales and Lionfish · 354+ species recorded
    Water23-29°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterWreck dive · max 19m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The ATA wreck on Tongatapu offers a straightforward dive, sitting at a maximum depth of 19 meters. This vessel has been down for a while, so expect a good degree of colonisation; plenty of reef fish have made it home. While it’s a dangerous wreck, meaning penetration isn’t advisable, the exterior provides enough to explore for an hour. It’s a solid dive for those who enjoy poking around older wrecks and observing how nature reclaims them.

    Typical ATA Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m19m max~30 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

    Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ATA

    ATA Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for ATA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-21.13, -175.19) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    24°C

    76°F · Range: 23.1–26.4°C

    Air Temperature

    23°C

    74°F

    Wind Speed

    8.27 m/s

    16.1 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1015.7 hPa

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

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