This dive site is suitable for beginner divers. It features rocky areas teeming with marine life and sandy areas offering the potential to encounter large creatures like angelsharks, stingrays, and other fascinating species. The rocky sections provide opportunities to observe a diverse range of underwater inhabitants, while the sandy zones may be home to larger pelagic animals.
Playa Grande
Beginner-friendly site with sand flats and volcanic reefs.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Dusky Grouper
Ray
Angelshark
Octopus
Southern Eagle Ray
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Yellowtail Damselfish
Wrasse
Common Stingray
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Gentle conditions, easy navigation, and varied life make it ideal for training and new divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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