Coral Corner
Protected Area
Sasavele/NB
Why dive here
With 391+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, humpback whales and orcas - Coral Corner offers some of Iron Bottom Sound's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, April, December.
Coral Corner, just a short run from Dive Munda, is a great easy dive, particularly when the main wrecks feel a bit much. The wall itself is a proper drop, going down to a comfortable 21 metres, and it’s packed. We love the blenny action here; they’re everywhere, bobbing from every crevice – the Red-streaked and Banded Fringe Blenny are particularly bold. You’ll spot schools of Blue-lined Surgeonfish and Manini swirling around the coral heads. We always keep an eye out for pipefish too, the Messmate and Bluestripe are common, tucked away in the more intricate bits of coral. Visibility averages around 22 metres, which is usually enough to see some reef sharks or barracuda cruising by in the deeper blue if you’re lucky. It's a relaxed site, perfect for those days when you just want to take it slow and really appreciate the smaller critters.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coral Corner
Coral Corner Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coral Corner, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-9.03, 159.16) (58km away)
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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