Oval Reef
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, nautiluses and pufferfish - Oval Reef offers some of Andaman Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Oval Reef is a gentle dive, perfect for newer divers building confidence in the Andamans. At just 12 meters, you'll find plenty of time to observe the resident schooling bannerfish and the occasional reef shark patrolling the sandy patches. It's a relaxed spot, great for practicing buoyancy or just enjoying a calm swim through the coral bommies without any strong currents to contend with.
Typical Oval Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Oval Reef
Oval Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Oval Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.04, 92.99) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.4–30.5°C
Air Temperature
27°C
80°F
Wind Speed
4.76 m/s
9.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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