Solomon Islands Dive Sites
11 mapped sites
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Scuba diving in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has 11 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Central Province (Russell Islands), Central Province (Florida Islands), Central Province (Leru Island, Russell Islands), Central Province (near Tinete Point, Tulagi/Florida Islands, Iron Bottom Sound), and Central Province (southern Florida Islands). Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 11
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 10
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Shore
- 11 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Solomon Islands
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Solomon Islands— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan94%31°C
- Feb82%30°C
- Mar92%30°C
- Apr96%31°C
- May79%30°C
- Jun80%30°C
- Jul73%29°C
- Aug70%29°C
- Sep69%29°C
- Oct91%30°C
- Nov97%30°C
- Dec94%30°C
From 8 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best dive sites in Solomon Islands
Showing 1–11 of 11
Bonegi I (Hirokawa Maru)
Guadalcanal (Bonegi Beach, ~12km west of Honiara, Iron Bottom Sound) · —
Shore entry
Bonegi II (Kinugawa Maru)
Guadalcanal (Bonegi Beach, west of Honiara, Iron Bottom Sound) · —
Shore entry
Mary Island (Mborokua) - Barracuda Point
Western/Central (Mborokua / Mary Island, isolated seamount west of the main group) · —
Shore entry
USS Aaron Ward
Central Province (near Tinete Point, Tulagi/Florida Islands, Iron Bottom Sound) · —
Shore entry
Plan a dive in Solomon Islands
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Solomon Islands include Central Province (Russell Islands), Central Province (Florida Islands), Central Province (Leru Island, Russell Islands), Central Province (near Tinete Point, Tulagi/Florida Islands, Iron Bottom Sound), and Central Province (southern Florida Islands). The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Difficulty labels vary by site. Depth details vary by site. Shore is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Solomon Islands
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Solomon Islands?
Start with Central Province (Russell Islands), Central Province (Florida Islands), and Central Province (Leru Island, Russell Islands). PickADive lists 11 public dive sites in Solomon Islands, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages.
Is Solomon Islands good for beginner divers?
Solomon Islands may still have suitable dives for newer divers, but PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize that confidently. Use site difficulty, depth, access notes, and local operator advice before planning.
Are there advanced dive sites in Solomon Islands?
PickADive does not currently show many advanced-labeled public sites for Solomon Islands. Some dives can still become advanced because of depth, current, entry, visibility, weather, or navigation, so check the site page and local guidance.
What depths can I expect when diving in Solomon Islands?
Depth details vary by site in Solomon Islands. Check each site page for listed minimum and maximum depths, then confirm the plan with current local guidance.
Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Solomon Islands?
No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Solomon Islands, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.