ATA
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.
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
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 NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-21.1, -175.23) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
22.13°C
72°F
Wind Speed
7.75 m/s
15.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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