Feet First Dive - Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island diving tends to be a bit of a local secret, and Feet First Dive is your gateway. We found their setup straightforward, perfect for those wanting to cut straight to the diving without any fuss. They do a good job of showing off what makes Lord Howe unique, especially the endemic species you won’t spot anywhere else. If you’re a diver who values intimate groups and a truly remote feel, you’ll appreciate their approach to exploring the island's quieter sites.
- Location
- Lord Howe Island, Australia, Australasia
- Coordinates
- -32.722794, 152.142970
- Equipment Rental
- yes
Dive Sites Near Feet First Dive
Feet First Dive 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