Dive-site story
Cabbage Patch takes its name from sprawling tiers of Turbinaria scroll coral that blanket the reef slope like giant leafy heads of cabbage. Located within the Somosomo Strait off Taveuni, the topography consists of a gradual drop-off framed by hard coral formations where marine life shelters between the plates. Plankton-rich currents keep the corals nourished and attract swarms of reef fish along the outer edge of the bank.
Vast cascading field of tiered Turbinaria scroll corals
Schools of reef fish darting between the hard coral plates
Cruising pelagic species along the deeper edge of the slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and peak underwater clarity coincide with the drier winter and shoulder months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Scroll CoralTurbinaria reniformis | Common | ||||||||||||
| AnthiasPseudanthias squamipinnis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common |
Marine forecast
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