Woodhouse Reef
- Depth avg. 27m
- Current 1 - 4 knots
- Air / Surface temp. 21 - 38 ℃
- Bottom / Water temp. 19 - 30 ℃
Located between Thomas reef and Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef is narrow and long and thus offers no shelter at all to boats. This dive is done only as a drift dive.
The most interesting part of the reef is the northern half of the eastern side, with a canyon that opens at a depth of about 30m. To one side of the canyon, you will find an amazing specimen of a red anemone, brightly luminescent, and a photographer's dream. It has great potential for Sea Turtles, Jackfish, and Eagle Rays but divers do need to be careful of strong currents at the northern end and poor weather conditions upon surfacing the dive. Local scuba divers have nicknamed the area between Woodhouse Reef and Jackson Reef the 'washing machine' due to a powerful eddy caused by whirling currents and strong winds. Woodhouse Reef is narrow and long, dives are done only as drift dives and only in good weather conditions. the most interesting part is the northern half of the eastern side with a canyon starting at 30 meters. Lots to see there from red anemones, great potential for sea turtles, jackfish, and eagle rays. In the case of the choppy sea, it's recommended to end the dive and to surface before the northern point as the turbulence created by powerful whirling currents and strong winds can be present.
Diving conditions and the best time to dive "Woodhouse Reef".
| Air temperature | Water temperature | Visibility | Current | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25℃ | 23℃ | 25 m | 1 - 2 knots |
| March | 25℃ | 22℃ | 25 m | 1 - 2 knots |
| April | 26℃ | 23℃ | 25 m | 1 - 3 knots |
| May | 28℃ | 25℃ | 25 m | 1 knots |
| June | 26℃ | 25℃ | 10 - 25 m | 0 - 3 knots |
| July | 27℃ | 27℃ | 25 m | 3 knots |
| August | 28℃ | 27℃ | 25 m | 1 - 2 knots |
| September | 31℃ | 28℃ | 10 - 25 m | 0 - 2 knots |
| October | 27℃ | 27℃ | 25 m | 0 - 2 knots |
| November | 27℃ | 26℃ | 25 m | 1 - 4 knots |
| December | 24℃ | 24℃ | 25 m | 2 - 3 knots |
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24 diver reviews Write review
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 17m. Dive duration 54min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 18m. Dive duration 50min.
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 31m. Dive duration 56min. Saw Ray, Turtle.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 47min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 20m. Dive duration 64min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 20m. Dive duration 36min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 18m. Dive duration 43min. Saw Fishes, Ray, Barracuda, Tuna.
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 48min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 28m. Dive duration 53min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 44min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 24m. Dive duration 45min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 29m. Dive duration 50min.
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 30m. Dive duration 44min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 28m. Dive duration 59min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 19m. Dive duration 48min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 46min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 38min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 27m. Dive duration 63min. Saw Dolphin, Turtle.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 17m. Dive duration 45min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 17m. Dive duration 41min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 30m. Dive duration 37min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 31m. Dive duration 48min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 22m. Dive duration 41min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 33m. Dive duration 32min.