The Refrigerator

A site defined by the cold water welling up from the deep straits, where temperatures can plunge into the low 20s within a few metres. The same cold water draws mola and other pelagics, mostly in the September-November season.

Depth

540m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Cold upwelling site named for its sharp thermoclines
  • Chance of ocean sunfish (mola) and thresher sharks in the pelagic season

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.