

Best for intermediate divers, shore entry.
Barracuda Coral Head is a shallow reef site located in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Divers access this site directly from the shore. Conditions are generally warm, with water temperatures ranging between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius and visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers, as the current can shift without warning. Hazards include the presence of sharks and sharp coral structures, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid contact with the substrate. Divers should arrive self-sufficient with all necessary equipment, including a surface marker buoy, as facilities are unconfirmed. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, anemonefish, nudibranchs, and various invertebrates.
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Current can shift without much warning at this site, so check conditions at the entry point before committing to the water. Facilities are unconfirmed, so arrive self-sufficient with any gear, water, and surface marker buoy you might need.
Visitors arrive via Continental Micronesia and stay on the island of Ebeye.
Recorded at this site
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pink skunk anemonefish, twoband anemonefish, day octopus, and various nudibranchs, flatworms, and sea stars.
The site is rated for intermediate divers due to variable currents and the presence of sharks, which require divers to be comfortable adjusting their plans.
Barracuda Coral Head is classified as a shallow dive site.
This is a shore entry site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow nature of the reef may allow for snorkelling, provided conditions are monitored for currents and hazards.
Diving at Barracuda Coral Head in Ebeye requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Barracuda Coral Head in Ebeye. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Visibility at Barracuda Coral Head in Ebeye typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.