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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

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

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 20.8°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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