Plate Coral South West Solitary Island
Sheltered coral slope with turtles, anemones, and nudibranchs.
Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site offers a sheltered and easily accessible location on the northern side of Southwest Solitary (Grouper) Island. It serves as an excellent alternative when diving South Solitary Island isn’t suitable due to weather conditions. The area features a gentle coral slope that gradually leads into a shallow bay, providing a comfortable entry and exit point. A small rock formation at approximately 5 meters depth provides an ideal spot for completing a safety stop. Divers can expect to encounter green turtles, colorful anemone fish, and fascinating nudibranchs in this underwater environment.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
green turtleanemonefishnudibranchwobbegong sharkblue gropercuttlefishplate coral
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth, gentle slope, and sheltered conditions are ideal for new divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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