Whitetip Divers
Protected Area
Praslin Shell Reserve
Why dive here
With 183+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and lionfish - Whitetip Divers offers some of Inner Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest March, April, May.
Whitetip Divers in the Inner Islands has become one of our go-to spots, and for good reason. We love its particular vibe, a mix of open ocean feel with enough structure to keep things interesting. Dropping in, you're often met by schools of Blue-lined Surgeonfish, not just a few, but hundreds, swirling like a silver vortex. Keep an eye out for the smaller, more elusive stuff too. We’ve had great luck spotting the tiny High Hat Triplefin perched on coral heads, and the intricate patterns of a Pacific Short-bodied Pipefish are a joy to discover if you slow down. The topography here isn't dramatic walls, but rather a series of coral bommies and gently sloping reef that just feel *alive*. We've spent entire dives just watching the comings and goings around a single Staghorn coral colony, a real nursery for juvenile fish. The Scarlets and Exquisite Wrasse are always flitting about, adding splashes of colour. Our insider tip? Go early. The morning light really penetrates the water, making the colours pop, and the bigger pelagics like the Slender Groupers are often more active. It’s a site that rewards patient observation, perfect for photographers or anyone who appreciates the subtle beauty of reef life.
Nearest Dive Centres to Whitetip Divers
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Whitetip Divers
Octopus Diving Centre
Hawksbill Dive Centre
UDive Centre Praslin
Plongee Sous Marine
Trek Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Whitetip Divers
Whitetip Divers Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Whitetip Divers, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-4.5, 55.52) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
82°F · Range: 26.1–30.1°C
Current Speed
7.28 cm/s
Direction: W (285.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.213 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.24 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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