reef

5-20m

Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

Bucaro Aore

Cindy s Reef

Best months: Jul–Oct

Protected Area

Bucaro Aore

Why dive here

With 280+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, dugongs, dwarf minke whales, octopuses and pygmy seahorses - Cindy s Reef offers some of Espiritu Santo's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest January, February, April.

Best timeJul–Oct

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Dugongs, Dwarf Minke Whales, Octopuses and Pygmy Seahorses · 280+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest January, February, April

CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Cindy's Reef offers a straightforward coral dive, gentle and calm, making it a good choice for those looking for an easy afternoon. We've seen a decent array of smaller reef fish flitting through the corals here, nothing particularly huge, but plenty to keep your eyes busy. It's a relaxed site, especially suitable for newer divers or those who prefer a less demanding dive without strong currents.

Typical Cindy s Reef Dive Profile

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

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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cindy s Reef

Cindy s Reef Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Cindy s Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-15.57, 167.27) (4km away)

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October Averages

Sea Temperature

28°C

82°F · Range: 26.9–28.7°C

Air Temperature

25°C

77°F

Wind Speed

4.35 m/s

8.5 knots

Atmospheric Pressure

1012.2 hPa

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

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