Pelong West
About this Dive Site
Description
Pelong West is a dramatic deep dive site renowned for its magnificent giant sea fans and the thrilling possibility of encountering pelagic predators like barracuda and trevally. This site features a striking deep wall with intriguing overhangs and small caves, making it an exhilarating challenge for experienced divers due to its depths and potential currents.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
March, July, August, January, February, April, September, October, December
Jan
Good chance of encountering larger pelagics
Feb
Schools of jacks and barracuda
Mar
Excellent visibility, potential for whale shark sightings
Apr
Manta rays are often seen here
More monthly highlights
May
Plankton can reduce visibility but attract smaller marine life
Jun
Good for spotting moray eels
Jul
Ideal conditions for encountering large schools of fish
Aug
Manta ray activity increases
Sep
Manta ray feeding aggregations
Oct
Continued manta ray sightings
Nov
Good for spotting reef fish
Dec
Encounters with schooling fish are common
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