The Canyons

Best months: Mar–Jul

Why dive here

With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - The Canyons offers some of Coral Sea's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeMar–Jul

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeDugongs, Grey Reef Sharks, Humpback Whales, Sea Turtles and Tiger Sharks · 113+ species recorded

Water25-30°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive · max 8-22m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Sometimes a mistake turns into a pleasant surprise. We were aiming for Shark Point in Sulawesi, but a navigation error led our divemaster to dub this particular spot "Wrong Entry Point." It’s an easy wall dive, dropping to around 21 metres, with visibility often stretching close to 30 metres. You’ll drift past dramatic overhangs adorned with lively corals and sponges, keeping an eye out for dogtooth tuna zipping by or even a blacktip shark cruising the blue. During your safety stop, the shallower coral gardens are a treat, often swarming with purple anthias and schooling batfish. It’s a gentle, colourful dive, perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed exploration with some unexpected pelagic encounters.

Typical The Canyons Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Canyons

The Canyons Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for The Canyons, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.5, 148) (0km away)