Fiji
Manta Point
About this Dive Site
Description
Witness the graceful ballet of manta rays at Manta Point, a vital cleaning station nestled within Fiji's Great Astrolabe Reef. Here, divers can marvel at these gentle giants as they glide through the currents, while the reef itself, adorned with diverse hard and soft corals, supports a rich tapestry of nudibranchs and reef fish.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
May, June, July, January, March, April, August, September, October
Jan
Plankton blooms can attract larger pelagics. Currents can be strong in some channels.
Feb
Continued plankton blooms. Good for spotting sharks and barracuda.
Mar
Rainy season tapering off. Visibility improving. Good for drift dives along the reef.
Apr
Excellent visibility. Ideal for exploring the vast reef system and its diverse marine life.
More monthly highlights
May
Peak season for manta rays. Calm seas and exceptional visibility.
Jun
Manta ray season continues. Humpback whales may be present.
Jul
Manta ray sightings are still excellent. Humpback whale encounters are possible.
Aug
Manta ray season winding down. Great visibility for exploring the outer reef.
Sep
Visibility remains good. Turtle nesting season begins on some nearby islands.
Oct
Good visibility for spotting large schools of fish and reef sharks.
Nov
Visibility starts to decrease as the wet season approaches. Good for macro photography.
Dec
Wet season begins, can bring rain and reduced visibility, but still good for macro life.
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