Semle Federsen
Protected Area
Erakor and Empten Lagoon
Why dive here
With 306+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dugongs, dwarf minke whales, eagle rays and giant moray eels - Semle Federsen offers some of Port Vila & Efate's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Semle Federsen site off Efate offers a deep wall dive, dropping away into the blue. We typically see pelagics here, like barracuda and reef sharks, cruising the thermoclines. It's a site for more experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and potential currents, rather than a casual snorkel. Visibility can be excellent, often reaching 30 metres plus on a good day.
Typical Semle Federsen 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 Semle Federsen
Dive shops near Semle Federsen
Gone Diving Vanuatu
Tranquility Island Resort
Big Blue Dive Shop
Hideaway Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Semle Federsen
Semle Federsen Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Semle Federsen, 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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