

Best for beginner divers, 8-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Bubble Cave in the Matavai Area is a reef and cavern site featuring an air pocket within the cave structure. Divers can observe stalactites and encrusting life on the cavern walls. The site ranges in depth from 8 to 18 metres and requires boat access. Conditions typically include mild currents and visibility between 30 and 80 metres. Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, day octopuses, wrasses, and various moray eels. Due to the overhead environment and potential surge, this site is best suited for divers comfortable with cavern diving. Typical dive times are approximately 45 minutes.
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The only light shining into this cave is from the entrance, so there is a sense of diving into the unknown.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-18m
Visibility
30-80m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
While specific sightings vary, species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, day octopuses, wrasses, moorish idols, and various species of moray eels.
The site is accessible to beginners, though it involves an overhead environment and potential surge, requiring appropriate caution.
The depth at this site ranges between 8 and 18 metres.
Bubble Cave requires boat access.
This site is primarily designated for diving due to the cavern structure and depth.
Diving at Bubble Cave in Alofi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bubble Cave in Alofi. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Bubble Cave in Alofi are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Bubble Cave in Alofi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bubble Cave in Alofi typically ranges from 30 metres to 80 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.