Abyss Scuba Diving - Lord Howe Island
The team at Abyss Scuba Diving are your go-to for really getting to grips with Lord Howe’s unique underwater world. They don’t just run trips, they practically live on these reefs, and it shows in the way they lead their dives. We love how they cater to divers keen on genuine exploration, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen skills with their extensive PADI offerings. This is a centre for divers who appreciate local knowledge and a relaxed, professional vibe. Our favourite thing about diving with Abyss is their knack for finding the sweet spots, especially around Ball’s Pyramid. They know exactly when the current is best for drifting past those schooling kingfish and Galapagos sharks, and they’re brilliant at spotting the rare Lord Howe morwong camouflaged against the rocks. We'd suggest booking your dives early, especially during shoulder seasons; these guys are popular for a reason. And definitely ask them about the best time of day to catch the green turtles munching on seagrass near the lagoon – it’s a quiet, humbling experience. Their attention to detail, from well-maintained rental gear to pre-dive briefings that actually tell you something useful, makes every plunge feel like a personal tour.
- Location
- Lord Howe Island, Australia, Australasia
- Coordinates
- -33.983270, 151.136780
- Phone
- +61 2 9583 9662
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.abyss.com.au
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Nitrox, Rescue Diver, Speciality Courses, Refresher Courses, Learn to Freedive, Professional Training, PADI Freediver, Chinese Dive Courses
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 278, Rocky Point Road
- Languages
- Chinese
Dive Sites Near Abyss Scuba Diving
Abyss Scuba Diving provides access to 1 dive sites in Lord Howe Island.
- Balls Pyramid (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Lord Howe Island
Best Time to Dive in Lord Howe Island
The warmest water temperatures in Lord Howe Island occur in March, averaging 23.5°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 18.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 22.6°C
- February: 23.0°C
- March: 23.5°C
- April: 23.0°C
- May: 20.9°C
- June: 19.9°C
- July: 19.0°C
- August: 18.9°C
- September: 19.0°C
- October: 19.5°C
- November: 20.7°C
- December: 22.4°C
Marine Life in Lord Howe Island
Home to 65 recorded species including 38 reef fish, 21 sharks & rays, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 other, 1 jellyfish.
Notable Marine Life
- Bream (Acanthopagrus australis) - Reef Fish
- Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) - Sharks & Rays
- dory (Zeus faber) - Reef Fish
- Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) - Sharks & Rays
- Silver Bream (Rhabdosargus sarba) - Reef Fish
- Banks Shovelnose Ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) - Sharks & Rays
- Snapper (Pagrus auratus) - Reef Fish
- Chubby Basketfish (Anoplocapros inermis) - Reef Fish
- Bluefin Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu) - Reef Fish
- Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) - Sharks & Rays
Recommended Packing List for Lord Howe Island
Based on average water temperature of 21.0°C, currents 15 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories