Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands
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    Blanche Wall

    Best months: Jul–Oct

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    Why dive here

    With 391+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, humpback whales and orcas - Blanche Wall offers some of Iron Bottom Sound's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, April, December.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Humpback Whales and Orcas · 391+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest January, April, December
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Blanche Wall stretches a good three kilometres, about twenty minutes southeast of Papatura, and makes for a solid dive. We've dropped in here at various depths, but usually aim for around 25 metres, sometimes a bit shallower to check out the top of the wall. Keep an eye out for turtles tucked into the crevices, they seem to appreciate a good snooze spot. You'll likely spot grey reef and blacktip sharks cruising by, plus the usual reef suspects like triggerfish and clownfish. Currents can be a bit shifty, pulling in both directions with the tide, so it’s worth asking your guide about the conditions before you jump. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate a long drift along a coral wall without too much fuss.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blanche Wall

    Blanche Wall Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Blanche Wall, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-9.03, 159.16) (58km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.7–30.5°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    80°F

    Wind Speed

    3.74 m/s

    7.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.5 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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