Dolphin Outer wall
Protected Area
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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 - Dolphin Outer wall offers some of Iron Bottom Sound's richest wall diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, April, December.
Heading west from Papatura, about ten minutes, you'll find Outer Dolphin Wall. It's a proper wall dive, stretching a good 500 meters, dropping from about five meters down to around 25. We often see parrotfish cruising along the face, and it’s a good spot for stonefish if you have a keen eye. Look closely in the cracks for crayfish, and we’ve certainly seen a few reef sharks here on occasion. The currents can swing around a bit with the tide, and being open ocean, there can be a decent swell sometimes. It’s a solid dive for those who enjoy covering some ground and spotting macro life amongst the colourful, if a bit spaced out, corals.
Typical Dolphin Outer wall Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dolphin Outer wall
Dolphin Outer wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dolphin Outer wall, 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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