Apolima Wall
Also known as: Apolima Strait
Best time to dive
May to October
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - main wall is a current-swept drift dive; more sheltered fringing coves near Apolima/Manono may allow gentler snorkelling
Safety notes
Strong/unpredictable strait currents, drift diving experience required, ferry and boat traffic through the strait
Permits & fees
No dive permit documented; Apolima and Manono are customary village land - a village access/landing fee may apply if going ashore - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Apolima
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.