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Giza

Mulifanua, Aiga-i-le-Tai, Samoa

An exposed offshore pinnacle northwest of Upolu, described as a deeper site for calm conditions and experienced divers.

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WaterMarine
AccessRestricted, calm-weather guided charter only. Upolu dive services are not reliably scheduled; confirm a qualified operator and current site access directly.
ExperienceAdvanced; strong open-water and current experience recommended
Maximum depthApproximately 18 m and deeper; current guide sets maximum depth
Best seasonOnly in suitable weather; generally drier May–October, but access is always condition- and charter-dependent.
VisibilityHighly condition-dependent; exposed seas and plankton can change visibility.

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

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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-13.82600, -172.04500
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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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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Exposed pinnacle, coral growth, schooling fish and possible pelagic encounters.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Do not self-navigate to the displayed point. Obtain operator confirmation, weather assessment, local permission and an emergency plan.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Current, swell, blue-water exposure, depth, negative-entry potential and remote evacuation; advanced supervision and surface support required.

At the site

Facilities and support

No on-site facilities; verified boat support, breathing gas, oxygen, communications and evacuation planning are essential.

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.