Fiji
Nigali Passage
About this Dive Site
Description
Prepare for thrilling encounters at Nigali Passage, a renowned channel dive in Fiji's Lomaiviti Islands famous for its resident grey reef sharks, barracudas, and swirling schools of jacks. Beyond the pelagics, discover a stunning cabbage coral garden and a unique congregation of sea snakes.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
May, June, July, January, March, April, August, September, October
Jan
Plankton blooms can attract pelagics, potential for good macro life.
Feb
Continued plankton blooms, good for macro photography.
Mar
Rainy season tapering off, visibility improving. Good chance of seeing reef sharks.
Apr
Excellent visibility, calm seas. Ideal for exploring soft coral gardens.
More monthly highlights
May
Peak season for manta rays. Calm waters and excellent visibility.
Jun
Continued excellent manta ray sightings. Humpback whales may be migrating through.
Jul
Manta ray season continues. Humpback whale sightings possible.
Aug
Manta ray season winding down. Good visibility for reef exploration.
Sep
Visibility remains good. Start of turtle nesting season on some islands.
Oct
Good visibility. Potential for seeing schooling fish and reef sharks.
Nov
Visibility starts to decrease as the wet season approaches. Good for macro life.
Dec
Wet season begins, can bring rain and reduced visibility, but still good for macro.
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