This dive site features a stunning limestone reef system with numerous ledges, overhangs, and swim-throughs to explore. The complex topography provides shelter for a high diversity of temperate marine life, including the iconic Western Blue Devil. It is considered one of Rottnest Island's classic and most interesting dives.
West Patch
Limestone reef with swim-throughs, ledges and diverse marine life.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Port Jackson Shark
Australian Sea Lion
West Australian Dhufish
Nurse Shark
Western Blue Devil
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Harlequin Fish
Western Rock Lobster- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Features swim-throughs and variable currents requiring good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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