Abyss Plongée

★★★★☆ La Diéppoise, wreck

Wreck of an anti-mine ship, then a lighthouse and beacon ship. It has the particularity of having had a wooden hull to avoid magnetic mines. Now that the wood has disappeared, all that remains of the hull are the ribs, allowing us to see inside. Sunk to a depth of 25m, it is easy to visit.

★★★★☆ Le Sournois

A reef at the edge of the lagoon, this site surely has the greatest concentration of fish in the region. Depths range from 20m to 6m, with many schools of fish as well as pelagic passages.

★★★★☆ Tépava

Want some turtle? Here they are! This site is located along the reef of the islet Maître, in the lagoon. In shallow waters, it’s a turtle paradise.

★★★★☆ Forêt du Snark

Shallow site perfect for beginners and training. Huge, well-preserved coral reef. Possibility of seeing sharks, turtles, rays... Large sandy beach.

★★★★☆ Récif Tabu

Gently sloping sandy reef with a rocky drop-off on one side. It’s the perfect place to start, sheltered from the wind and chop. The wreck of the Toho 5 is below.

★★★★☆ Toho V (Wreck)

The Toho V is a 55m longliner wreck sunk on purpose at 25 meters deep to make an artificial reef. It sits next to the Tabu Reef on its keel on the sandy bottom. This site has very good visibility. The wreck is totally accessible but bring a lamp. Beware of the presence of some lionfish.

★★★★☆ Mur Aux lôches

The mur aux loches is the inner wall of the Dumbéa pass. A straight wall that starts at 5m and ends at 25m. Lots of current that attracts pelagics. It’s a drifter.

★★★★☆ Sèche Croissant

The site is located in the lagoon, off the island Maître. In 8m of water, it offers a beautiful coral garden home to many fish. It’s the ideal spot for night dives. No current

★★★★☆ Ever Propérity

Dive site at the foot of a wreck stranded on the reef. The wreck is not in the water, but the site at the foot of the barrier is very beautiful, with a plateau over 10m, many passages, arches and caves, then a very fine drop-off that descends to 70m. Very sensitive to swell.

★★★★☆ Passe intérieure de Boulari

On the inside of the Boulari pass, this site is the start point for the Boulari pass drift dive when the current is outgoing. It can also be used on a return trip.

★★★★☆ Passe exterieure Boulari

On the outside of the Boulari pass, this is an interesting site for incoming current. In this case, it’s the starting point for a drift dive of the channel.

★★★★☆ Fausse passe de Uitoé

Fausse pass comprising a plateau with a sandy beach and a beautiful, jagged drop-off. Best done in calm weather. Very weak current in the bay. A must-see.

Scubapro

★★★★☆ récif intérieur de Dumbéa

Site on the lagoon side of the Dumbéa pass. Between 6m and 14m, it is a sandy bottom with the reef on the inside. Lots of fish. This is the start of the Dumbéa pass drift when the current is outgoing.

Aqualung

★★★★☆ pointe de Dumbéa

Site at the outer entrance to the Dumbéa pass, with a plateau at 14m and a drop-off to 40m. This dive can be made drifting towards the mur aux loches in an ingoing current, or static.

Aqualung

★★★★☆ sea horse

Located on the right-hand side of the Dumbéa pass, on the outer side, the site consists of a beautiful, very rich plateau over 10m, which continues into a drop-off that descends to 60m. Subject to swell and current.