Konanda
Protected Area
Hideaway Island
Why dive here
With 306+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dugongs, dwarf minke whales, eagle rays and giant moray eels - Konanda offers some of Port Vila & Efate's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Konanda is a small aircraft wreck sitting upright in about 26 metres of water, not far from Port Vila. It’s an easy dive, often with good visibility, making it a nice option for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. We’ve seen resident moray eels peeking from the fuselage and the occasional reef shark cruising past. It’s a straightforward dive, well-suited to a second dive of the day.
Typical Konanda Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Konanda
Dive shops near Konanda
Hideaway Dive Shop
Big Blue Dive Shop
Tranquility Island Resort
Gone Diving Vanuatu
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Konanda
Konanda Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Konanda, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-17.71, 168.26) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
80°F · Range: 25.6–28°C
Air Temperature
24°C
76°F
Wind Speed
5.5 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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