

Best for beginner divers, 2-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Coral Gardens is a boat-accessible reef site located in Apra Harbor, Guam. The topography features coral formations interspersed with white, sandy crevices. With depths ranging from 2 to 14 metres and an average of 10 metres, the site is well-suited for beginners. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility between 7 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 28C to 30C. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, angelfish, and various butterflyfish. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral. Typical dives last approximately 40 minutes.
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Navigate using the largest coral spires as reference points, as the maze-like structure can be disorienting during swim-throughs.
The site is accessed by boat, with shallow coral heads breaking the surface within 5 metres of the boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 14m
Visibility
7-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, emperor angelfish, Napoleon wrasse, lionfish, Titan triggerfish, day octopus, giant moray, and bluelashed butterflyfish.
Yes, Coral Gardens is considered perfect for beginners due to its shallow depth range of 2 to 14 metres and mild currents.
The depth at Coral Gardens ranges from 2 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, its shallow average depth of 10 metres makes it potentially accessible for snorkelling depending on boat operator policies.
Diving at Coral Gardens in Santa Rita requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Coral Gardens in Santa Rita. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Coral Gardens in Santa Rita 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.
Coral Gardens in Santa Rita typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Coral Gardens in Santa Rita typically ranges from 7 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.