10-25m
    Port Vila & Efate, Vanuatu
    Hideaway Island

    Moso Drift Dive

    Best months: May–Aug

    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 - Moso Drift Dive offers some of Port Vila & Efate's richest drift diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeMay–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dugongs, Dwarf Minke Whales, Eagle Rays and Giant Moray Eels · 306+ species recorded
    Water26-29°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterDrift dive · max 10-25m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Moso Drift Dive is just that: a drift. You drop in and let the current carry you along a sloping reef. Expect to see schools of fusiliers and triggerfish, with occasional reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a straightforward dive, good for those who enjoy covering ground without much effort.

    Typical Moso Drift Dive Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m 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.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Moso Drift Dive

    Moso Drift Dive Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Moso Drift Dive, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-17.71, 168.26) (1km away)

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    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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