Lagoon Triggerfish confirmed 4 months ago

Avana Passage Rarotonga

Rarotonga, Cook Islands · Cook Islands

The main oceanic channel on Rarotonga's eastern coast concentrates current-riding grey reef sharks and schools of pelagic fish in a narrow corridor between the lagoon and the open sea. Drift timing matters here — the outgoing tide pushes divers through the passage with minimal effort while sharks work the upwelling edges for an effortless front-row view.

Conditions

Depth

8 to 30 m

Open water and up

Current

Can be moderate

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

20 to 30 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

23 to 29°C

3mm wetsuit

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	27	27	27	26	25	24	23	23	23	24	25	26
Vis (m)	15	15	15	15	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	15
Current	Strong	Strong	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong