Le Humboldt
Protected Area
Épave du Humboldt
Why dive here
With 73+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, great white sharks, humpback whales and sperm whales - Le Humboldt offers some of Prony Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 22-27°C, warmest January, February, March.
Le Humboldt in Prony Bay offers a gentle introduction to New Caledonian diving. You'll find a series of small coral bommies scattered across a sandy bottom, home to plenty of reef fish and nudibranchs if you look closely. It's a calm spot, ideal for newer divers or those looking for an easy, relaxed exploration without strong currents.
Typical Le Humboldt Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Humboldt
Le Humboldt Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Humboldt, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-22.43, 166.43) (4km away)
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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