

Best for beginner divers, 8-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Coral Nursery, located off Tepa Point and Southern Sites, is a reef dive site featuring regenerating coral, coral gutters, and several swim-throughs. The site is accessible by boat and is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Depths range from 8 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 30 and 80 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent, ranging from 26 to 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. A typical dive lasts approximately 50 minutes. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral present at the site.
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The site is named for restoration plantings and nursery structures used to propagate and re-establish coral on damaged reef areas.
This is a nearshore reef dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-25m
Visibility
30-80m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
There is no specific data available regarding the marine life at this site.
Yes, Coral Nursery is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
The site ranges from 8 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Access to this site requires a boat.
The data provided specifies this as a dive site; no information is provided regarding snorkelling.
Diving at Coral Nursery in Alofi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Coral Nursery in Alofi. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Coral Nursery in Alofi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Coral Nursery in Alofi typically ranges from 30 metres to 80 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.