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Barracuda Point

Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Prominent point with schooling fish and frequent pelagic encounters.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
31m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Barracuda Point, features a prominent shelf that drops to approximately 30.5 meters (100 feet) at its point. The shelf area is known for hosting diverse schooling fish populations. Pelagic species such as manta rays, hammerheads, and whale sharks are frequently observed here. Currents at this location range from mild to moderate.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkmanta raywhalecoral reefwall divewide angle

Marine Life

BarracudaManta RayHammerhead SharkWhale SharkSchooling trevallyHard and soft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Features a drop-off to 30m and variable currents, requiring good buoyancy control and experience.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 28.6°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

Swell Height (m)
Swell Period (s)

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