

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, boat entry, moderate current.
Jerry's Jelly is a reef and drift dive site located off the Great White Wall in the Somosomo Strait. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 40 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be prepared for moderate currents that can strengthen. Divers encounter Napoleon Wrasse, Potato Bass, Emperor Angelfish, Moorish Idol, Pennant Bannerfish, Kingfish, Fire Dartfish, White-spotted Puffer, Yellow-lipped Sea Kraits, and Mandarinfish. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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The site is located in the Somosomo Strait and is best dived according to the tide schedule.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers can observe Napoleon Wrasse, Potato Bass, Emperor Angelfish, Moorish Idol, Pennant Bannerfish, Kingfish, Fire Dartfish, White-spotted Puffer, Yellow-lipped Sea Kraits, and Mandarinfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, although it is a drift dive and requires comfort with moderate currents.
The depth ranges from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to Jerry's Jelly is by boat only.
Yes, both diving and snorkelling are permitted at this site.
The primary hazard is the presence of strong currents. Divers should stay close to their guide and be prepared to end the drift if conditions change.
Diving at Jerry's Jelly in Taveuni requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Jerry's Jelly in Taveuni. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Jerry's Jelly in Taveuni are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Jerry's Jelly in Taveuni. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Jerry's Jelly in Taveuni typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.