Papua New Guinea · Kimbe Bay
Joelle's Reef
Also known as: Joel's Reef
Best time to dive
May to June; September to November; July to August; December to March
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- 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 - Not suitable - seamount summit at 16m is beyond comfortable snorkel range
Safety notes
Current, depth of the surrounding seamount
Permits & fees
Walindi Environment & Safety (E&S) fee of US$9/diver/day
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Walindi
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.