This dive site, named "water molen" (water mill) in Dutch, is a premier destination on the island. It’s renowned for its exceptional coral formations, earning it a place among the top dive locations. The site offers thrilling drift dives due to occasionally strong currents. Divers frequently encounter ocean triggerfish, chubbs, moray eels, and turtles. With some luck, encounters with eagle rays, nurse sharks, hammerhead sharks, or even dolphins are possible. It’s truly an exciting destination for experienced divers seeking adventure.
Watamula
Thrilling drift dive over exceptional coral reefs.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Sea Chub
Dolphin
Nurse Shark
Southern Eagle Ray
Snowflake Moray
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Hard Coral
Turtle
Ocean Triggerfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Site has occasionally strong currents, making it suitable for experienced divers.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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