Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
    Povilla Forest Reserve

    Zorglub

    Best months: May

    Protected Area

    Povilla 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) - Zorglub offers some of Loyalty Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 24-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeMay
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDugongs, Eagle Rays, Great White Sharks, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 116+ species recorded
    Water24-29°C · warmest January, February, March
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Zorglub. Even the name sounds like a comic book villain, and honestly, the dive delivers a bit of that dramatic flair. This isn't a deep dive, peaking at 19 metres, but it's a brilliant introduction to overhead environments without being overly intimidating. We love how the tunnels are constantly pierced by those magnificent shafts of light; it really makes the whole place feel alive. Inside, it’s a macro feast. You’ll be pushing aside hatchet fish – literally, they can be that thick – as you navigate through. Look closely for things like the tiny Electric Flame Scallop or the colourful Variable Stromb clinging to the walls. Good buoyancy is essential here, not just for safety but to really appreciate the delicate life within and avoid silting up the tight spaces. On the outside, we've spotted humpback parrotfish cruising by and even the occasional tuna if you keep an eye on the blue. Zorglub offers a perfect blend of easy cave exploration and fascinating macro photography, making it a standout for intermediate divers keen to explore something a little different.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Zorglub

    Zorglub Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Zorglub, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-20.94, 165.47) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    25°C

    77°F · Range: 23.4–27.1°C

    Current Speed

    8.06 cm/s

    Direction: S (187.1°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.052 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.08 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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