5 Mile Reef

Apia, Samoa

Depth

200m

Visibility

20m - 60m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

5 Mile Reef

Apia, Samoa

Depth

200m

Visibility

20m - 60m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About 5 Mile Reef

5 miles off Apia Harbour, an outer reef with tons of hard coral and prolific marine life. Five Mile Reef rises from a 200-300 m abyss to 14 m catering to all dive levels. The water is warm and vis is great 30-50 m! Very popular is Valerie's Corner where large boulders were deposited during the 1991 cyclone with the same name which created a home for giant clams, Christmas tree tube worms and moray eels. Lots of valleys, chasms and drop-offs to explore.

5 Mile Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Drop Off

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

200m

Visibility Range

20m – 60m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (20 min)

-1% at 198m / 21%

O₂

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Marine Life

Barracuda
Black Tips
Spinner Dolphins
White Tips

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.

Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.

Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

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