Wallis Island (Uvea) · Wallis and Futuna · Lagoon · Coral garden
Potat de Caroline
Coral bommies that grow larger the further the route goes
Area photo: Anna Vinet · CC BY-SA 4.0
Potat de Caroline is a shallow site inside the Wallis lagoon, a field of coral bommies between 5 and 15 m. Visibility is excellent when the sun is out, and the site suits snorkellers at ease in deeper water as well as scuba divers.
Also known as Potatoes of Caroline, Potato of Caroline.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Wallis Island (Uvea) and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The route crosses the lagoon floor among coral bommies and structures at 5 to 15 m (16 to 50 ft), and the heads grow larger and more impressive the further divers go. Sunlight reaching through the shallow water gives the clearest views, and sea turtles sometimes turn up among the coral.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Wallis Island (Uvea): Diving runs all year; the sea is warmest in March and April at about 30 °C and coolest in August near 28 °C.
Questions divers ask
Is Potat de Caroline good for snorkelling?+
Yes, for snorkellers comfortable in deeper water: the bommies sit between 5 and 15 m, and visibility is excellent when the sun shines.
Sources
- 101 Best Things to Do in Wallis & Futuna — WallisandFutunaPocketGuide.com
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