Dive-site story
Located near the entrance to Flying Fish Cove on Christmas Island, Smith Point features a narrow coral-covered terrace that drops off into an oceanic abyss. The sheer vertical wall showcases healthy plate corals and sea fans, positioned directly in the path of open-ocean currents.
Steep oceanic wall plummeting into blue water with vast visibility
Frequent encounters with pelagic fish along the outer reef crest
Expansive formations of hard plate and staghorn corals in the shallows
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season trade winds generally offer predictable sea conditions, while the wet season coincides with the annual red crab spawning and whale shark visits.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spinner DolphinStenella longirostris | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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