

Best for intermediate divers, 5-50m, shore entry, mild current.
Kwaj-3 Coral Head is a reef and pinnacle site located within Kwajalein Atoll. The topography features a shallow reef top that transitions into a pinnacle, offering a depth range between 5 and 50 metres with an average of 25 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 40 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes Napoleon Wrasse, Twoband Anemonefish, Blackspotted Pufferfish, and various wrasses, alongside invertebrates such as Goniobranchus kuniei, Flamingo Tongue, sea stars, and hermit crabs. This shore-entry site is suitable for intermediate divers. Due to local boat traffic, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential for all ascents.
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Signal your ascent carefully and use a surface marker buoy on every dive, as boat traffic in the atoll is a real consideration at this shore-entry site. The full depth range down to 50 metres means carrying adequate gas for the planned profile, particularly if you intend to spend time on the deeper sections of the pinnacle.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-50m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers may encounter Napoleon Wrasse, Twoband Anemonefish, Blackspotted Pufferfish, and various wrasses. Invertebrates such as Goniobranchus kuniei, Flamingo Tongue, sea stars, hermit crabs, brittle stars, tube worms, crabs, and zoanthids are also recorded here.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth range reaching 50 metres and the requirement for careful ascent management.
The site ranges from 5 to 50 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Kwaj-3 Coral Head is a shore-entry site.
The main hazards are boat traffic on the surface and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Kwaj-3 Coral Head in Kwajalein requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Kwaj-3 Coral Head in Kwajalein. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kwaj-3 Coral Head in Kwajalein. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Kwaj-3 Coral Head in Kwajalein typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kwaj-3 Coral Head in Kwajalein typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.