Plunge - Lord Howe Island

Plunge is your go-to for diving Lord Howe Island. They run regular trips to the outer reefs, specifically Balls Pyramid, weather permitting, which is our favourite for big pelagics. If you're keen on seeing Galapagos sharks and huge schools of kingfish in decent currents, this is the outfit. They also sort out all your rental gear.

Location
Lord Howe Island, Australia, Australasia
Coordinates
-33.839050, 151.255000
Website
http://www.plungediving.com.au/
Equipment Rental
yes

Dive Sites Near Plunge

Plunge provides access to 1 dive sites in Lord Howe Island.

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

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