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AX-Factor Dive House Reef

Neiafu, Vavaʻu, Tonga

A sloping house reef near Toula with a sandy start, isolated coral heads, dense deeper coral and documented night-diving use.

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WaterMarine
AccessManaged access through AX-Factor Dive. Confirm the centre’s current operating schedule, entry method, night-dive availability and supervision.
ExperienceOpen Water for the shallows; Advanced for deeper or night profiles
Maximum depthShallow start, sloping to approximately 33 m
Best seasonPotentially year-round through the managing operator, subject to hours, weather and staffing.
VisibilityVariable near shore; generally good Vavaʻu clarity but runoff, plankton and weather can affect it.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-18.69000, -173.98500
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Coral heads, fluorescent night-dive scenery, nudibranchs, sea snakes, reef fish, barracuda and morays.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Use only the managing operator’s designated access and briefing. Display coordinates are not the shore entry.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Night navigation, depth, boat traffic, fragile coral, sharp substrate and marine-life contact. Carry appropriate lights and redundant illumination for night dives.

At the site

Facilities and support

The associated dive centre advertises guides and equipment; verify current hours, tanks, oxygen, first aid and Nitrox.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.