Christmas Island Wet 'n' Dry Adventures

Diving with Wet n Dry

Exploring the waters surrounding Christmas Island is an experience not to be missed. A myriad of tropical fish swim by in only metres of water, while a short distance away, divers can cruise the drop-off, which plunges dramatically into the abyss. With only 2 small dive operators on island, you can experience all this without the hoards you find in most great dive destinations these days.

Whether you like to search for the secretive little critters or prefer to keep your eye on the blue for the bigger beasts, Christmas Island hosts a vast array
of tropical fish species, nudibranchs, pelagics , turtles and sharks. With special guest stars, whalesharks and mantas, dropping by between November to April to get in on the plankton action.

Seasons

The great thing about diving on CI is that we have access all year round. However conditions do vary between WET and DRY seasons:

WET [November – March]: ocean conditions occasionally rough on the Northern side of the island, but we have an alternative launch site on the East side and access to ordinarily choppy sites improves. Can be rainy but visibility remains in the 20m. This is also the time the whalesharks and mantas visit these waters. Average water temp. = 28°C

NB: Manager reserves the right to cancel diving if conditions affect safety of divers. Refunds and alternative activities offered.

DRY [April – October]: ocean conditions very calm (like a lake) outstanding visibility. Same amazing diversity; same pristine corals; less divers and no whalesharks (but they have been known to arrive early and leave late so you never know your luck!) Average water temp. = 26°C

Currents

While we do experience some quick currents in parts of the island, most of our sites have very predictable and slow water movement. The dive master checks the current, prior to briefing, on sites with changeable patterns. Generally we like to ‘go with the flow’ at Wet’n’Dry, so most sites are drift (not return) dives and the boat is waiting for us at the end point.

Climate/Temperature

Average maximum air temperature is approximately 28°C all year round, with slightly cooler conditions during July-August. Because of surrounding ocean influence, the relative humidity does not fluctuate seasonally and remains around 80-90%. Water temperatures range from a maximum of 30°C in wet season to a chilly 25°C in the dry season. Most divers are happy with a full- length 3mm suit for much of the year, but if you feel the cold (or you are doing 3 x dives per day) you might want a 5mm or a hood!

Wet’n’Dry cater for divers of all levels and experience.