Barren Island

Diverse coral reef with rich marine life near Keppel Islands.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
23m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located on the northern side of Barren Island, features a substantial reef extending from the island’s rock face down to considerable depths. The reef boasts an impressive variety of coral formations, including layers of thick branching coral alongside other species. Divers can expect a rich and diverse underwater environment, with a significant array of marine life present.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefsharkturtleboat divewide anglemacro photography

Marine Life

Sting rayNudibranchReef FishReef SharkSea SnakesParrotfishAngelfishBranching coralHard corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Depth is suitable for AOW divers, but manageable for experienced Open Water divers with good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
depthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 23.5°C

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