Diving in Funafuti Atoll

Best Time to Dive in Funafuti Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Funafuti Atoll occur in January, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 30.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 30.3°C (air: 28.0°C)
• February: 30.3°C (air: 27.9°C)
• March: 30.3°C (air: 28.0°C)
• April: 30.3°C (air: 28.1°C)
• May: 30.3°C (air: 28.1°C)
• June: 30.3°C (air: 28.0°C)
• July: 30.3°C (air: 27.8°C)
• August: 30.3°C (air: 27.6°C)
• September: 30.3°C (air: 27.6°C)
• October: 30.3°C (air: 27.8°C)
• November: 30.3°C (air: 28.0°C)
• December: 30.3°C (air: 28.0°C)

Marine Life in Funafuti Atoll

Home to 162 recorded species including 111 reef fish, 26 hard corals, 9 sea cucumbers, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 sharks & rays, 2 clams & mussels.

Dive Site Difficulty in Funafuti Atoll

Funafuti Atoll has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Funafuti Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 30.3°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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

Marine Protected Areas in Funafuti Atoll

• Funafuti - Community Conservation Area (IUCN Category VI)
• Nuku Locally Managed Marine Area - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Nukulaelae Locally Managed Marine Area - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Vaitupu Locally Managed Marine Area - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Funafuti Atoll - Nearest Airports

• Funafuti International Airport (FUN), Funafuti - 24 km away, approx 41 min travel time