

Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Channel Entrance at Sangalaki Island is a drift dive featuring a reef wall that drops to 30 metres. Divers experience strong currents that require careful planning and coordination with the boat crew for entry and exit. The site is suited for intermediate divers comfortable managing their position in moving water and monitoring depth to avoid nitrogen narcosis. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres, and water temperatures remain consistent between 29 and 30C. Due to the significant current and depth, this site demands attention to dive profiles and clear communication with the surface team.
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Talk to your boat crew before descending, as they'll have a read on the current strength and direction that day, which determines exactly where you enter and how the dive unfolds. Staying shallower on this wall, rather than chasing the deeper sections, keeps narcosis risk manageable and gives you more bottom time.
The site is accessed by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the strong currents and depths reaching 30 metres.
The wall drops to 30 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
A boat is required to access this site.
Hazards include strong currents, deep water, potential for nitrogen narcosis, variable visibility, and the presence of sharks.
This site is designated for diving, and the strong currents and depth make it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Channel Entrance in Sangalaki requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Channel Entrance in Sangalaki. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Channel Entrance in Sangalaki are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Channel Entrance in Sangalaki can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Channel Entrance in Sangalaki typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.