Batfish Corner (Uepi) - Uepi Island & Marovo Lagoon

30m Max

20-42m Vis

boat

Site Overview

Batfish Corner (Uepi) is one of the signature dive sites of Uepi Island & Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. Batfish Corner is a cleaning station at Uepi where huge schools of batfish gather, alongside reef sharks, morays and abundant macro in the crevices. The site reaches a maximum depth of about 30 m, with an average depth near 16 m, and its slope and wall topography is draped in coral and rock. Marine life is the headline attraction, with batfish, grey reef shark, moray eel, nudibranch, glassfish, soft coral regularly recorded here, drawn in by the mild currents and the rich Coral Triangle productivity of the region. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 42 m, while water temperatures hold a consistent 27 to 30°C year-round, comfortable in a 3 to 5 mm wetsuit. Conditions suit intermediate divers, and with the right guide the site delivers both the drama of its slope and wall and intimate encounters with the smaller residents. Local operators run regular trips from Uepi Island, and the protected, low-tourism setting keeps coral cover dense and fish life abundant, making Batfish Corner (Uepi) a genuine standout on any Solomon Islands itinerary. Divers who time their visit to the calm season will find the most predictable conditions, though the site rewards repeat visits across the year.

Dive Briefing

"The dive at Batfish Corner (Uepi) begins with a thorough operator briefing covering the site layout, expected marine life and emergency procedures, followed by a controlled entry and a short transfer from Uepi Island. Descending toward the slope and wall profile, divers are immediately surrounded by batfish, grey reef shark, moray eel, nudibranch, glassfish, soft coral, with the reef and structure revealing more detail the closer you look. The maximum depth reaches about 30 m while the average sits near 16 m, so a dive computer and disciplined gas planning keep the profile safe and comfortable. Currents are described as mild, and the guide chooses the entry time to make the most of slack or mild flow, using a reef hook or DSMB when needed. Neutral buoyancy protects the fragile coral and the group stays close to manage depth and any surge. The safety stop is completed in open water on a DSMB, and the boat follows the bubbles to collect divers at the exit point for a relaxed return to base. Batfish Corner is best dived as a relaxed dive on a calm day, when the cleaning station hosts huge schools of batfish and the reef sharks and morays patrol the crevices. Mild currents and a slack window keep the site clear. Water stays 27 to 30°C, and a 5 mm wetsuit is ample. A slow profile reveals both the schooling fish and the macro."