

Best for beginner divers, 1-16m, shore entry, mild current.
Nemo Reef in the Port Blair Area is a shore-entry site featuring both natural and artificial reef structures. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths between 1 and 16 metres with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Divers and snorkellers frequently encounter various anemonefish, including maroon, blackback, ocellaris, and pink skunk species. Other common sightings include wrasses and elongate clams, while uncommon species such as sea kraits, orangestripe triggerfish, longnose filefish, and painted spiny lobsters are also recorded. Be aware of boat traffic and sea urchins in the area. Guided tours and cafe facilities are available on-site.
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The site is accessible year-round due to its sheltered bay location, even during the monsoon season.
Located at Beach No. 2, Govind Nagar, Havelock Island. Direct shore entry from the beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 16m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Dec
You can observe various anemonefish, wrasses, and elongate clams. Less frequently, divers may encounter sea kraits, orangestripe triggerfish, longnose filefish, and painted spiny lobsters.
Yes, Nemo Reef is suitable for beginners, offering depths between 1 and 16 metres and mild currents.
Access to the reef is via a shore entry.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Divers and snorkellers should be cautious of boat traffic and sea urchins present in the area.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Nemo Reef in Havelock Island. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Nemo Reef in Havelock Island are January, February, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Nemo Reef in Havelock Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nemo Reef in Havelock Island typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.