Rigdon Bank

Tidal wall dive with gullies, bombies, and rich life.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Rigdon Bank, is a highly regarded location favored by experienced divers. It offers a beautiful wall dive experience featuring gullies and distinctive Bombies formations. The area is frequently populated with fascinating marine life including fan coral, sponges, and nudibranchs. Large schools of Pollack and Mackerel are often observed in this area. Due to its tidal nature, Rigdon Bank is best dived during periods of stable, low tides. It's a rewarding dive for those familiar with navigating slightly shifting conditions.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divedrift dive

Marine Life

PollackMackerelFan coralSpongesNudibranchs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep dive (40m) with variable tidal currents requiring experience.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 17.4°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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