The Circus
Conditions & tides
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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 site in Manihi Atoll features a stunning coral garden shaped like a natural amphitheater. Vibrant hard and soft corals thrive in the clear Pacific currents, attracting reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and schools of tropical fish. The gentle slope allows easy exploration, with depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters. Excellent visibility and warm waters make it ideal for all skill levels. The unique circular formation creates a protected environment teeming with marine life.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Hawaiian Convict SurgeonfishAcanthurus triostegusReported here · unconfirmed
Pacific Bullethead ParrotfishChlorurus spilurusReported here · unconfirmed
Threadfin ButterflyfishChaetodon aurigaReported here · unconfirmed
Paletail UnicornfishNaso brevirostrisReported here · unconfirmed
Pacific Sailfin TangZebrasoma veliferReported here · unconfirmed
Small Giant ClamTridacna maximaReported here · unconfirmed
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