5-20m
    Vava'u Group, Tonga
    'Utulei SMA

    AX Factor Dive House Reef

    Best months: Apr–Jul

    Protected Area

    'Utulei SMA

    Why dive here

    With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, humpback whales, sperm whales and whitetip reef sharks - AX Factor Dive House Reef offers some of Vava'u Group's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeApr–Jul
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Humpback Whales, Sperm Whales and Whitetip Reef Sharks · 312+ species recorded
    Water25-29°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The AX Factor house reef is one of those spots we keep coming back to, especially if we’re keen on a relaxed afternoon dive or a night dip. It starts shallow, a sandy expanse dotted with coral heads that are just begging for a closer look. We love how those isolated corals morph into denser, more fragile formations as you slope west, reaching about 13 metres before the real drop-off. At night, it’s a whole different show. Those corals glow, a real spectacle, and that’s when we’ve spotted some of our favourite critters here – nudibranchs, often the star of the show. During the day, keep an eye out for the Blue-banded Pualu flitting about and the ever-present Zebra Eviotas. We’ve found the average visibility hovers around 11 metres, which is perfectly fine for hunting down the smaller stuff. It’s a great site for macro lovers and anyone who appreciates a calmer dive with plenty to discover without feeling rushed.

    Typical AX Factor Dive House Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today05:1117:3612h 25m daylightGolden hour 17:07

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AX Factor Dive House Reef

    AX Factor Dive House Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for AX Factor Dive House Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-18.66, -174.06) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    78°F · Range: 24.4–27°C

    Air Temperature

    25°C

    77°F

    Wind Speed

    9.32 m/s

    18.1 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.3 hPa

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

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