Eagle Paradise
Protected Area
L'Etang de Koumac State Forest Reserve
Why dive here
With 116+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, eagle rays, great white sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Eagle Paradise offers some of Loyalty Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Forget Gili T’s party vibe for a bit, the Japanese Shipwreck off Lombok is a completely different pace. We’ve always been drawn to how nature reclaims things, and this wreck is a prime example. It’s a small, wooden fishing vessel, nothing dramatic like a big freighter, but it’s absolutely smothered in coral, especially the staghorn, which forms these incredible, intricate structures. You’ll find it quite shallow, starting around 12m, but the real show is down at the stern, around 20m. That’s where you’ll spot our favourite anemone, home to a bustling family of orange and white clownfish – perfect for a photo if you can hold still. Look closer, and you’ll notice Shimada’s pygmygobies darting in and out of the cracks. The currents here can be a bit shifty, so we always suggest diving this one on a calm morning. The entry from the pebble beach can be a bit of a shuffle if there’s any swell, but it’s worth it.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eagle Paradise
Eagle Paradise Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Eagle Paradise, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
24.23°C
76°F
Current Speed
9.06 cm/s
Direction: S (186.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.093 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.12 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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