Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands
    Sasavele/NB

    Coral Corner

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    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.

    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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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)

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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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