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Malolo Reef Dive Site

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 18 colaboradores

Malolo Reef is a year-round Fiji dive site with healthy coral and abundant marine life across 12 recorded species.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
20.9 kn
Olas
1.48 m
Agua
25.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (38%)
Now: S (183°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.42m

Hoy: Alta 13:00 (+0.87m), Baja 06:00 (+0.29m)

+1.4 m0 m-0.0 m
▼ 06:00 · +0.29m ▲ 13:00 · +0.87m ▼ 18:00 · +0.47m ▲ 00:00 · +1m Ahora +1.0m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.2 · very high Aire PM2.510 · good 06:04 18:06
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 23.5 1.72 8 1mm
09-20 19.8 1.84 8 0mm
09-21 16.1 1.54 9 0mm
09-22 20.6 1.68 9 0mm
09-23 19.1 1.58 9 0mm
09-24 14.4 1.34 3 1mm
09-25 9.5 1.56 2 10mm

About this spot

Malolo Reef sits in Fiji's warm waters and welcomes divers throughout the year. The reef shows no signs of coral stress, making it a solid choice for experiencing live coral ecosystems. With 12 documented species observations on record, the site supports diverse marine life typical of Fiji's reef environment. The reef remains accessible to visiting divers and sits outside a marine protected area, so standard dive practices apply. Community videos from the site give you a preview of what to expect underwater. Local dive operators in Fiji can arrange trips and provide current conditions, depth details, and difficulty assessments based on your certification level. Malolo Reef works as part of a broader Fiji dive itinerary. The region's year-round diving means you can plan trips by other factors—weather, budget, or crowd preference—rather than being locked to a seasonal window. Pair it with nearby reefs and sites for a full week of exploration.

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 240V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17424km · ~4008kg · €72

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 65/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Malolo Reef?

Malolo Reef is diveable year-round in Fiji. Plan your trip based on weather patterns, crowds, and budget rather than seasonal closures. Fiji's tropical climate supports diving every month.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Malolo Reef is not documented here. Contact local Fiji dive operators before booking to confirm requirements and ensure the site matches your certification and experience level.

What marine life will I see?

Malolo Reef has 12 recorded species observations. The reef shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating a healthy environment. Expect typical Fiji reef fauna, but get a detailed species list from your dive operator for the latest sightings.

Do I need permits or special access?

Malolo Reef is not inside a marine protected area, so standard dive access applies. Work with a local Fiji dive operator to arrange your dive, confirm any local guidelines, and get current site conditions.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Dive shop

1.5 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

59 registros · 44 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Linckia laevigata

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 may 2026
×2registros

Monetaria annulus

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 may 2026
×1registros

Pearsonothuria graeffei

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 may 2026
×1registros

Panulirus ornatus

Malacostraca · Palinuridae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 abr 2026
×1registros

Sepioteuthis lessoniana

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 abr 2026
×4registros

Grapsus albolineatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 abr 2026
×2registros

Acropora abrotanoides

Anthozoa · Acroporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 abr 2026
×1registros

Pocillopora verrucosa

Anthozoa · Pocilloporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 abr 2026
×1registros

Clibanarius eurysternus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 abr 2026
×1registros

Pocillopora damicornis

Anthozoa · Pocilloporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 abr 2026
×1registros

Dardanus megistos

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 abr 2026
×1registros

Holothuria leucospilota

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 abr 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

3 Scuba Dive in Fiji with Subsurface, Malolo Island

Lisa Niver, We Said Go Travel

Diving around Malolo Island with Subsurface Fiji

Diveplanit

Top 7 Scuba Diving Locations in Fiji

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Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Apr (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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