

Best for advanced divers, 6-45m, boat entry, mild current.
Eel Valley is a pinnacle and reef site located off Tomia Island. The topography drops from a shallow reef top at 6 metres down to a maximum depth of 45 metres. Divers should be prepared for variable conditions, as currents are generally mild but can strengthen with little warning, particularly at depth. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Due to the depth and potential for changing currents, this site is suitable for advanced divers only. Access is by boat, and divers must confirm surface pickup arrangements with their skipper before descending. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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Approach garden eels with minimal movement and avoid direct overhead positioning as they retreat when shadows pass over their burrows.
Boat pickup occurs over open water beyond the wall face.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Apr
No, this site requires an advanced certification due to the depth of 45 metres and the potential for currents to strengthen unexpectedly.
The site ranges from a shallow reef top at 6 metres down to a maximum depth of 45 metres.
Eel Valley is a boat-only dive site. You must confirm surface pickup arrangements with your skipper before entering the water.
Water temperatures at the site range from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
The primary hazards are the significant depth of 45 metres and currents that can strengthen with little warning. Divers should plan their depth and no-decompression limits accordingly.
Diving at Eel Valley in Wakatobi requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Eel Valley in Wakatobi. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Eel Valley in Wakatobi are March and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.