

Best for beginner divers, 8-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Pubudus Playground, located off French Harbour and Sandy Bay, features a combination of shallow reef and wall topography. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths between 8 and 18 metres with visibility ranging from 18 to 30 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and water temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Marine life includes common sightings of blue tang, stoplight parrotfish, and wrasses, alongside less frequent encounters with queen angelfish, French angelfish, green moray, and great barracuda. The site is also suitable for night diving. Divers should maintain proper buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks along the wall structure. Access is by boat only.
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Watch your fin placement carefully around the wall and reef sections, as the coral and rocks are sharp and easy to brush against if your buoyancy is still developing. Check locally for current boat operator schedules and whether hire gear is available on departure.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
8-18m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly record blue tang, stoplight parrotfish, and wrasses. Less common sightings include queen angelfish, French angelfish, Indian lionfish, spotted scorpionfish, green moray, rock beauty, great barracuda, snake eel, flamingo tongue, reef squid, and Pacific trumpetfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and clear visibility, which assist with navigation and buoyancy control.
The depth at Pubudus Playground ranges from 8 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres.
This is a boat dive located 5000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to access the site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
The site contains sharp coral and rocks. Divers should maintain proper buoyancy to avoid contact with the reef surface and wall structure.
Diving at Pubudus Playground in Coxen Hole requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pubudus Playground in Coxen Hole. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Pubudus Playground in Coxen Hole typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pubudus Playground in Coxen Hole typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.