Diving in Prony Bay

Explore 46 dive sites in Prony Bay, New Caledonia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Prony Bay

The warmest water temperatures in Prony Bay occur in February, averaging 27.4°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 22.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.0°C
  • February: 27.4°C
  • March: 27.4°C
  • April: 26.5°C
  • May: 24.6°C
  • June: 23.4°C
  • July: 22.5°C
  • August: 22.0°C
  • September: 22.6°C
  • October: 23.6°C
  • November: 25.0°C
  • December: 26.5°C

Marine Life in Prony Bay

Home to 84 recorded species including 62 reef fish, 7 sea cucumbers, 4 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 clams & mussels.

Recommended Packing List for Prony Bay

Based on average water temperature of 24.9°C, currents 6 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • 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

Marine Protected Areas in Prony Bay

  • Yves Merlet - Integral nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Special Reserve Cap N'Dua - Special Botanical Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ouen Toro - Territorial Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Île Bailly - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • La Dieppoisse Special Marine Reserve - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Récifs de Sèche-Croissant - Integral nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Îlot Goéland - Seasonal integral nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Îlot Canard - Locally managed protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Îlot Maître - Locally managed protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Îlot Larégnère - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Îlot Signal - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Parc du lagon sud: Ilot Amedee et Grand Recif Abore - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Épave du Humboldt - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pointe Kuendu - Locally managed protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Aiguille de Prony - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Poé - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Île Verte - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Parc du Grand Lagon Sud - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Parc de la Zone Côtière Ouest - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Parc Naturel de la Mer de Corail - Natural Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • Îlot Amédée - Locally managed protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Baie de Port Bouquet - Locally managed protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Parc de la Côte Oubliée - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Passe de Dumbéa - Seasonal nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Île Casy - Locally managed protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Grand récif Aboré et de la passe de Boulari - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Îlot Ténia - Locally managed protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Îlot Moindé-Ouémié - Locally managed protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Roche Percée et de la Baie des Tortues - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Récif Sèche Croissant - Integral nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Grand Port - Seasonal nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Îlot N'Digoro - Integral nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ouano - Nature reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Michael Corbasson - Territorial Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Réserve de la passe Amédée - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • L'Ilot Casy (Réserve spéciale marine de la baie de Prony) - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category II)
  • Reserve de la passe Amïdïe - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • L’île de Bailly - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Parc du lagon sud: Ilot Amédée et Grand Récif Aboré - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Parc du lagon de Bourail: Roche Percee and Baie des tortues - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category III)
  • L’îlot Ténia - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Nekoro - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Casy Islet - Special Marine Reserve (IUCN Category II)

Getting to Prony Bay - Nearest Airports

  • Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA), Nouméa - 19 km away, approx 36 min travel time
  • La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), Nouméa (La Tontouta) - 48 km away, approx 67 min travel time
  • Île des Pins Airport (ILP), Île des Pins - 111 km away, approx 136 min travel time

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