Seal Point (Gizo) - Gizo & Ghizo Island

35m Max

15-32m Vis

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Site Overview

Seal Point (Gizo) is one of the signature dive sites of Gizo & Ghizo Island in the Solomon Islands. Seal Point is a steep Gizo wall clad in gorgonians, where whitetip reef sharks and schooling barracuda cruise and mantas appear occasionally on the current. The site reaches a maximum depth of about 35 m, with an average depth near 22 m, and its wall and drop-off topography is draped in rock and coral. Marine life is the headline attraction, with whitetip reef shark, great barracuda, reef manta ray, soft coral, schooling jack, fusilier regularly recorded here, drawn in by the strong currents and the rich Coral Triangle productivity of the region. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 32 m, while water temperatures hold a consistent 27 to 30°C year-round, comfortable in a 3 to 5 mm wetsuit. Conditions suit advanced divers, and with the right guide the site delivers both the drama of its wall and drop-off and intimate encounters with the smaller residents. Local operators run regular trips from Gizo, and the protected, low-tourism setting keeps coral cover dense and fish life abundant, making Seal Point (Gizo) 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 Seal Point (Gizo) 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 Gizo. Descending toward the wall and drop-off profile, divers are immediately surrounded by whitetip reef shark, great barracuda, reef manta ray, soft coral, schooling jack, fusilier, with the reef and structure revealing more detail the closer you look. The maximum depth reaches about 35 m while the average sits near 22 m, so a dive computer and disciplined gas planning keep the profile safe and comfortable. Currents are described as strong, 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. Seal Point is best dived on a strong current when the steep gorgonian wall erupts with whitetip reef sharks, schooling barracuda and the occasional manta. A negative entry and reef hook manage the drift, and a calm-weather window gives the best light. Water stays 27 to 30°C, and a 5 mm wetsuit suits the depth. Ascend on a DSMB."