Oleai

Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan, Mariana Archipelago, United States

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Conditions

Satellite view of Oleai

OleaiSaipan

Good · 5/5

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conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 7 AM–5 PM.

Wind4 kn WNW

Current~0.1 kn WNW · model

Swell

0.6 m · 7s · NNW

Water

30 °C

Conditions through the day

6 AM6 PM

Sunrise 06:05 AM · Sunset 06:12 PM local

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On-face swell 0.5 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

This dive spot off Saipan offers stunning coral formations and clear Pacific waters teeming with reef fish, turtles, and occasional reef sharks. The gentle slope and sandy patches make it ideal for all skill levels. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters, with vibrant soft corals and occasional WWII relics adding historical intrigue. Currents are mild, allowing relaxed exploration of the thriving marine ecosystem.

Marine life here

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

Princess DamselPomacentrus vaiuliReported here · unconfirmed
Pacific Bullethead ParrotfishChlorurus spilurusReported here · unconfirmed
Dusky SurgeonfishAcanthurus nigrofuscusReported here · unconfirmed
Lined BristletoothCtenochaetus striatusReported here · unconfirmed
Reticulated DamselfishDascyllus reticulatusReported here · unconfirmed
Jewel DamselStegastes lacrymatusReported here · unconfirmed
Twospot WrasseHalichoeres biocellatusReported here · unconfirmed
Fivestripe WrasseThalassoma quinquevittatumReported here · unconfirmed
Pacific Orange-spine UnicornfishNaso lituratusReported here · unconfirmed
Yellow TangZebrasoma flavescensReported here · unconfirmed
Blue DragonPteraeolidia semperiObserved near here · iNaturalist
Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydasObserved near here · iNaturalist
Spotted TobyCanthigaster solandriObserved near here · iNaturalist
Threespot WrasseHalichoeres trimaculatusObserved near here · iNaturalist

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