Pro Dive - Lord Howe Island

Pro Dive on Lord Howe Island keeps things simple, focusing primarily on guided dives to the island's unique volcanic sites. We'd suggest this operator for divers who appreciate a no-frills, dedicated approach to exploring places like Balls Pyramid and the North Rocks. Their local knowledge is invaluable for navigating the currents and finding the specific critters that make diving here special. It's a solid choice for experiencing Lord Howe's distinctive underwater landscape.

Location
Lord Howe Island, Australia, Australasia
Coordinates
-33.764004, 151.272860

Dive Sites Near Pro Dive

Pro Dive 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