

Best for advanced divers, 30-60m, boat entry, strong current.
Passe de Uation is a deep drift dive located in the Amédée Marine Reserve, requiring boat access due to its distance from shore. The site features a channel system ranging from 30 to 60 metres in depth, making it suitable only for advanced divers. Conditions include strong, unpredictable currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Divers must manage hazards including boat traffic, deep water, and strong currents. Night diving is permitted for experienced divers. Water temperatures range from 22C to 25C throughout the year. Divers should plan their entry around tidal cycles and use a surface marker buoy during ascent.
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Plan your dive around the tidal cycle and brief thoroughly with your charter operator on current direction before entry, as the flow through the pass can shift and strengthen quickly. Bring a surface marker buoy and deploy it early on ascent given the boat traffic overhead.
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Depth
30-60m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-25°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the deep profile, strong currents, and challenging conditions.
The site ranges from 30 to 60 metres in depth.
This is a boat-only dive site located 5000 metres from the shore.
No, this site is a deep drift dive and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Hazards include strong currents, boat traffic, deep water, and low visibility.
Diving at Passe de Uation in Noumea requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Passe de Uation in Noumea. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Passe de Uation in Noumea are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Passe de Uation in Noumea can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Passe de Uation in Noumea typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.