This dive site offers a moderately challenging experience. The dive involves drifting over a plateau ranging in depth from 40 to 60 meters, with maximum dives reaching a depth of 30 meters. Divers are recommended to be experienced and possess Advanced Open Water certification due to the strong currents present at the site. This dive provides an opportunity to explore interesting underwater topography.
Farikede
Advanced drift dive over a deep plateau with pelagic giants.
Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
drift divesharkmanta raywhaledeep diveadvanced onlystrong currents
Marine Life
Mola Mola
Oceanic Manta Ray
Grey Reef Shark
Trevally
Whale Shark
Shark
Tuna
Hammerhead Shark
Barracuda
Silvertip Shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Requires advanced certification due to strong currents and deep topography.
Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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