Majuro Atoll sits in the Central Pacific Ocean and serves as the main hub for diving in the Marshall Islands, with the most developed dive infrastructure of any atoll in the country. Sites range from shallow shore-entry reefs and coral pinnacles to deep walls and drift passes, covering depths from just a few metres down to forty. The passes at Kolalen draw divers with strong currents and dramatic wall topography, while pinnacle sites such as Pinnacle number nine offer significant vertical relief. Water stays warm throughout the year, and visibility across sites commonly reaches thirty metres. Sharks, turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and whale sharks are all recorded here, and at least one site features wreck structure.
Monthly water temperature across Majuro Atoll's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature holds steady and warm year-round, nudging slightly higher in the second half of the year. Calmer seas and the most reliable visibility tend to fall between December and April, making that period the preferred window for those who want the best conditions in the passes and on the walls.
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Water temperature around Majuro Atoll ranges from about 28°C in February to 30°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
With water around 28–30°C, a rash guard or 3mm shorty works in Majuro Atoll year-round.
Fin maps 7 sites in Majuro Atoll (7 scuba diving sites).
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