

Best for intermediate divers, 5-12m, boat entry, moderate current.
Octopus Reef in Tumon Bay, Guam, is a diverse site featuring surge channels, vertical walls, tunnels, and steep amphitheatre-like slopes. Located 177 metres from shore, this site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers. Depths range from 5 to 12 metres, with an average of 16 metres. Divers experience moderate currents and visibility between 30 and 45 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 28C to 30C. Hazards include surge, sharp coral, and overhead environments. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, striped surgeonfish, Pacific sailfin tang, and various moray eels.
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Position yourself along the reef edge during the first half of the dive to observe eagle rays and green sea turtles in the sandy channels.
Entries typically occur from dive boats anchored over the reef's sandy patches.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
30-45m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, striped surgeonfish, Pacific sailfin tang, Pacific orange-spine unicornfish, elongate clam, lagoon triggerfish, freckled hawkfish, reticulated butterflyfish, painted moray, spotfin lionfish, lunartail grouper, snowflake moray, and regal angelfish.
No, Octopus Reef is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of surge, sharp coral, and overhead environments.
The depth at Octopus Reef ranges from 5 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 177 metres from shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections are within range for snorkelling, though divers should be aware of surge and overhead environments.
Diving at Octopus Reef in Dededo Village requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Octopus Reef in Dededo Village. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Octopus Reef in Dededo Village 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 Octopus Reef in Dededo Village. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Octopus Reef in Dededo Village typically ranges from 30 metres to 45 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.