Prony Bay, New Caledonia
    Récifs de Sèche-Croissant

    Sèche Croissant

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Récifs de Sèche-Croissant

    Why dive here

    With 73+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, great white sharks, humpback whales and sperm whales - Sèche Croissant offers some of Prony Bay's richest 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Sèche Croissant is a standout for us in Prony Bay, especially when you’re looking for something gentle. It’s a shallow coral garden, topping out at 9 metres, which makes it perfect for a long, relaxed dive or even a snorkel if the mood strikes. We’ve spent hours here, just drifting over the coral bommies, watching the Pacific half-and-half chromis dart in and out of the staghorn. The current is usually non-existent, so it’s wonderfully calm. We especially love this spot for a night dive. As the sun sets, the reef transforms. Those big-headed turtles aren't always on the beach, but we’ve seen them settled into crevices here on the reef. The blennies peek out from their holes, and the banded tobies are often snoozing on coral branches. Keep an eye out for crocodile fish blending perfectly with the sand, their eyes watching you carefully. The bear paw clams here are some of the biggest we’ve seen, their mantles a vibrant blue-green. Visibility averages around 13 metres, which is decent for a lagoon site. It’s a calm, easy dive, full of small discoveries, making it ideal for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sèche Croissant

    Sèche Croissant Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sèche Croissant, 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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