Diving in Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Explore 6 dive sites in Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

The warmest water temperatures in Easter Island (Rapa Nui) occur in January, averaging 23.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 23.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.4°C (air: 22.2°C)
  • February: 23.4°C (air: 23.0°C)
  • March: 23.4°C (air: 22.7°C)
  • April: 23.4°C (air: 21.7°C)
  • May: 23.4°C (air: 20.7°C)
  • June: 23.4°C (air: 19.4°C)
  • July: 23.4°C (air: 18.4°C)
  • August: 23.4°C (air: 18.1°C)
  • September: 23.4°C (air: 17.9°C)
  • October: 23.4°C (air: 18.2°C)
  • November: 23.4°C (air: 19.6°C)
  • December: 23.4°C (air: 20.9°C)

Marine Life in Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Home to 36 recorded species including 24 reef fish, 5 hard corals, 3 sea cucumbers, 1 sea urchins, 1 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins.

Dive Site Difficulty in Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Easter Island (Rapa Nui) has 1 beginner, 2 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Based on average water temperature of 23.4°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

  • Isla de Sala y Gómez e islotes adyacentes a la Isla de Pascua - Nature Sanctuary (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rapa Nui - Multiple Use Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Coral Nui Nui - Multiple Use Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Hanga Oteo - Multiple Use Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Motu Tautara - Multiple Use Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) - Nearest Airports

  • Mataveri International Airport (IPC), Isla De Pascua - 2 km away, approx 17 min travel time

Dive Sites

Dive Centres