Midway Reef

New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea

Depth

25m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Midway Reef

An elongated underwater shoal located in-between Rabaul and Watom Island. Deep as 600 metres ! The first dive takes place on the north strong current facilitates heading east making for a great drift Viz not so great because of it but under 20 it gets clearer. The marine life is prolific turtles, grey reef sharks etc and great hard coral formations. The second dive can be conducted on the steeper southern side heading west idf the current plays along. Both sides are vertical drops with plateaus on east and west to spend some time exploring. Tons of grey reefs here! Humongous barrel sponges and tons of coral around 6m.

Midway Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drop Off, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 40%

O₂

Marine Life

Turtles
Lunar Fusiliers
Black Trevallays
White-Tip Sharks
Jacks
Barracuda
Tuna

Weather Conditions

Weather information for Midway Reef coming soon.

Dive Operators near Midway Reef

We couldn’t find dive operators near “Midway Reef”. You can browse all operators in Papua New Guinea here.

Location

Location details missing.

Dive Site Hazards

Hazards data unavailable.

Discover More

Discover Papua New Guinea

Connect with Operators

More Dive Sites

Oceania - Micronesia

Discover the enchanting underwater world of Micronesia, a scuba diver’s paradise. Explore vibrant coral reefs, historic World War II wrecks, and diverse marine life in crystal-clear waters. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, Micronesia offers unforgettable adventures in its pristine marine sanctuaries.

Learn More

Africa - Tanzania

Discover the underwater wonders of Tanzania, where vibrant coral reefs, thrilling wall dives, and unique marine life create unforgettable scuba diving experiences. From the clear waters of Zanzibar to the untouched beauty of Mafia and Pemba Islands, Tanzania is a diver’s dream destination.

Learn More

Asia - Sri Lanka

Experience the breathtaking underwater world of Sri Lanka, where vibrant coral reefs, fascinating shipwrecks, and diverse marine life await. With calm shallow waters for beginners and thrilling deep dives for advanced explorers, Sri Lanka offers unforgettable scuba diving adventures along its tropical coastline.

Learn More