The Joelle
Why dive here
With 241+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales - The Joelle offers some of Milne Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Joelle, close to Walindi Plantation, is a good spot for a relaxed dive. We’ve found it’s usually pretty calm here, making it a nice option when other sites might have stronger currents. You’ll drift past some healthy coral, a mix of hard and soft, and we often spot good numbers of anemonefish tucked into their homes. It’s a solid choice for an easy afternoon dive, letting you soak in the reef without too much effort.
Typical The Joelle Dive Profile
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 The Joelle
The Joelle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Joelle, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-10.2, 150.9) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
83°F · Range: 27–29.8°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
7.28 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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