

Best for beginner divers, 10-43m, boat entry, mild current.
Loloata Island near Port Moresby offers diverse underwater topography including reefs, drop-offs, muck areas, and an artificial reef. Accessible only by boat, the site features depths ranging from 10 to 43 metres with an average of 15 metres. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, between 25 and 29C. The site is suitable for beginners, though deeper sections and wrecks require advanced experience. Hazards include sharp coral, sea urchins, and potential surge. Night diving is available. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, and various butterflyfish and anemonefish species.
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The site dives year-round, but book night dives in advance as availability depends on the resort's guide schedule. Watch for sea urchins and sharp coral on the reef sections, particularly when entering and exiting the water from the boat.
The resort is a 20 minute drive from downtown Port Moresby, with dive sites accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-43m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, Indian Lionfish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, and various butterflyfish such as the Copperband and Vagabond butterflyfish.
Yes, the shallower reef sections are suitable for newly certified open water divers, though deeper drop-offs and wrecks are better suited for advanced divers.
Depths at this site range from 10 to 43 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, a boat is required to reach the site, which is located 8000 metres from shore.
Yes, both diving and snorkelling activities are supported at Loloata Island.
Diving at Loloata Island in Port Moresby requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Loloata Island in Port Moresby. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Loloata Island in Port Moresby. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Loloata Island in Port Moresby are November and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Loloata Island in Port Moresby should be aware of jellyfish, sharks, lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Loloata Island in Port Moresby typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Loloata Island in Port Moresby typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.