

Matavai Bombie is a coral sloping reef located off Tepa Point. The site features a distinct bombie at 23 metres, which is adorned with large table corals. Divers can navigate the reef in either a north or south direction. Depths at this site range from 8 to 30 metres, with an average of 20 metres. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild, though surge can be a factor. Visibility is excellent, ranging from 30 to 100 metres. Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, day octopus, emperor angelfish, and various wrasses, surgeonfish, and moray eels.
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Niue Blue is located in the village of Tamakautoga, a 10-minute drive from Alofi and next to the Scenic Matavai Resort.
Access is via boat as there are no sheltered harbours on the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
30-100m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, day octopus, emperor angelfish, painted morays, turkey morays, spotfin lionfish, wrasses, moorish idols, banded coral shrimp, elongate clams, striped surgeonfish, forcepsfish, porcupinefish, and spotted boxfish.
With depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres and mild currents, the site is accessible to various skill levels, though boat access and potential surge should be considered.
The site ranges from 8 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Matavai Bombie requires boat access.
While the site is primarily a dive location with a bombie at 23 metres, the reef structure is accessible by boat.
Diving at Matavai Bombie in Alofi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Matavai Bombie in Alofi. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Matavai Bombie in Alofi. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Matavai Bombie in Alofi are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Matavai Bombie in Alofi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Matavai Bombie in Alofi typically ranges from 30 metres to 100 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.