

Best for beginner divers, 7-15m, shore entry, mild current.
ER-2 Coral Head in Kwajalein Atoll features a combination of natural reef and artificial structures at depths between 7 and 15 metres. This site is suitable for beginner divers, offering visibility ranging from 24 to 50 metres and mild currents. Shore entry requires caution due to potential shore break and surf. Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock edges, which pose risks to both equipment and skin. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, typically between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, anemonefish, butterflyfish, nudibranchs, and various crustaceans.
8.75700, 167.73216
Watch your buoyancy carefully around the coral head, as the sharp coral and rock edges will cut skin and damage equipment on contact. Check locally for current entry conditions and any site-specific guidance before you head in.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-15m
Visibility
24-50m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Twoband Anemonefish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Chromodoris nudibranchs, Day Octopus, and various crabs.
Yes, the site is accessible for newly certified open water divers who are comfortable with a shore entry and managing mild currents.
The depth at ER-2 Coral Head ranges from 7 to 15 metres.
This is a shore entry site. Use caution during entry due to potential shore break and surf.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow depths of the reef structure may be accessible for snorkelling depending on current conditions.
Diving at ER-2 Coral Head in Kwajalein requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at ER-2 Coral Head in Kwajalein. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
ER-2 Coral Head in Kwajalein typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at ER-2 Coral Head in Kwajalein typically ranges from 24 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.