Prony Bay, New Caledonia
    Grand récif Aboré et de la passe de Boulari

    Ever Propérity

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Grand récif Aboré et de la passe de Boulari

    Why dive here

    With 73+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, great white sharks, humpback whales and sperm whales - Ever Propérity offers some of Prony Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-27°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDugongs, Great White Sharks, Humpback Whales and Sperm Whales · 73+ species recorded
    Water22-27°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Ever Propérity isn't your typical shipwreck dive. Forget descending onto a grand, intact vessel; this is about the reef that’s reclaimed a vessel’s bones. The ship itself lies high and dry, a rusted monument on the shore, but the underwater action happens at its feet. We love the dramatic topography here, a plateau around 10 meters deep that’s riddled with natural arches, swim-throughs, and small caves. It feels like exploring a submerged labyrinth. Drop over the edge of the plateau and the reef plunges down, a stunning wall that keeps us coming back. We’ve found huge schools of five-lined snapper here, darting through the light, and always keep an eye out for cleaner mimic blennies near the anemones. Look closely, and you’ll spot leopard cones and the vibrant hues of bird wrasse against the coral. Our favourite discovery? A blood-stained frog shell tucked into a crevice. It’s definitely a site to take slow, exploring the nooks and crannies. Just be aware, it can get bumpy in a swell, so check the forecast before you go.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ever Propérity

    Ever Propérity Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ever Propérity, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-22.43, 166.43) (4km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    74°F · Range: 21.8–26.2°C

    Current Speed

    6.71 cm/s

    Direction: SW (206.6°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.061 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.39 PSU

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

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