Uepi Point - Uepi Island & Marovo Lagoon

60m Max

20-45m Vis

boat

Site Overview

Uepi Point is one of the signature dive sites of Uepi Island & Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. Uepi Point is the hallmark wall dive of the Solomons, a sheer drop-off from 5 m into the abyss, crammed with barracuda, grey reef and silvertip sharks, dogtooth tuna and eagle rays. The site reaches a maximum depth of about 60 m, with an average depth near 30 m, and its wall and drop-off topography is draped in rock and coral. Marine life is the headline attraction, with great barracuda, grey reef shark, silvertip shark, dogtooth tuna, spotted eagle ray, scalloped hammerhead regularly recorded here, drawn in by the strong currents and the rich Coral Triangle productivity of the region. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 45 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 Uepi Island, and the protected, low-tourism setting keeps coral cover dense and fish life abundant, making Uepi Point 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 Uepi Point 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 wall and drop-off profile, divers are immediately surrounded by great barracuda, grey reef shark, silvertip shark, dogtooth tuna, spotted eagle ray, scalloped hammerhead, with the reef and structure revealing more detail the closer you look. The maximum depth reaches about 60 m while the average sits near 30 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. Uepi Point is best dived on a strong current when the sheer wall erupts with barracuda, grey reef and silvertip sharks, dogtooth tuna and eagle rays. A negative entry and reef hook manage the drift, and a calm-weather window gives the best light into the blue. Water stays 27 to 30°C, and a 5 mm wetsuit suits the depth. Ascend on a DSMB."