Prony Bay, New Caledonia
    Parc du lagon sud: Ilot Amedee et Grand Recif Abore

    Les Roses

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Parc du lagon sud: Ilot Amedee et Grand Recif Abore

    Why dive here

    With 73+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, great white sharks, humpback whales and sperm whales - Les Roses 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

    Les Roses in Prony Bay isn't just another lagoon dive. What makes this site a standout is the sheer density of coral, forming these incredible rose-like structures that give the place its name. We love drifting over them, watching the light play through the water, illuminating the subtle shifts in colour. You’ll spot groups of Fourline Cardinalfish hovering in the nooks, and we often see Bristletoothed Surgeonfish grazing among the polyps. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out at 14 metres, which means good bottom time and plenty of ambient light for photography. Visibility averages 13 metres, which is decent enough to appreciate the scale of the formations. Our favourite time to visit is mid-morning, when the sun is high, really making the corals pop. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the Duncker's pipefish we've occasionally spotted tucked away. This site is perfect for anyone who appreciates intricate coral formations and wants a relaxed, beautiful dive without strong currents.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les Roses

    Les Roses Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Les Roses, 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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