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Funafuti South Pass

Funafuti South Pass? This is it. Our pick for Tuvalu. You’re dropping into a proper channel dive here, not for the faint of heart, but oh, is it worth the effort. The current can be fierce, absolutely ripping through the pass, which is exactly why everything big hangs out here. We’re talking grey reef sharks, and lots of them, often schooling up. The trick is to time it right, ideally on an incoming tide, but even then, be ready for a ride. We often spend the first part of the dive just hanging in the blue, watching the show. Schools of blue and gold fusiliers stream past, thick as a curtain. Look closer and you’ll spot keeltail needlefish patrolling, sleek and silver. Deeper, around 20-25m, the coral starts to get interesting with some big brain corals and staghorns clinging on, despite the flow. Keep an eye out for undulated morays tucked into crevices. It’s a sensory overload: the rumble of the current, the sheer number of fish, the feeling of flying. This is a site for advanced divers who love a bit of a thrill and aren't afraid of a strong drift. It’s a genuine taste of remote Pacific power.