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Anglin’s Pier Reef

Anglin’s Pier Reef really delivers on that “Shore Dive Capital” promise. The reef here, just a short swim from the sand, is surprisingly robust, especially for a site so accessible. We love dropping in and almost immediately finding ourselves among finger corals and the occasional thicket of brain coral, a proper reef in shallow water. It's not a deep dive, maybe 5-7 meters if you’re hugging the bottom, making it fantastic for extended bottom times and photographers. Our favourite time to dive Anglin’s is early morning, right as the sun starts to warm the water. That’s when you’ll spot dusky jawfish hovering near their burrows, quickly retreating if you get too close. Look closely under ledges for the shy blackfin cardinalfish, or out in the open for schools of silver mojarra reflecting the light. We've even been lucky enough to see a lemon shark cruising by the pier pilings on a few occasions – a proper thrill in such shallow water. It's a forgiving dive, perfect for knocking off some rust or just enjoying a relaxed afternoon exploring, though watch out for strong north currents which can make the surface swim back a bit of a workout.