5-25m
    Prony Bay, New Caledonia
    Îlot Signal

    Ilot Signal

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Îlot Signal

    Why dive here

    With 73+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, great white sharks, humpback whales and sperm whales - Ilot Signal 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 · max 5-25m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Ilot Signal in Prony Bay offers a straightforward dive. Expect to see some of the usual reef residents – parrotfish, a few clownfish in their anemones, maybe a turtle cruising by. It’s a decent enough spot if you’re looking for a relaxed dive without strong currents, particularly good for newer divers or those who prefer a gentler pace.

    Typical Ilot Signal Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ilot Signal

    Ilot Signal Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ilot Signal, 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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