Category: Local Dive Report
23rd August 2025- Barney Welcomes us
SoWild made the most of the lull in the weather and headed out to the lighthouse at South Solitary Island with nearly a full boat of divers! Dive one was a jump in and out at Buchanan's Wall- which ended up being the most exciting dive of the day! Divers were delighted to see a squadron…
16th August 2025- WHALE MUGGING?
We had a fabulous dive today with SoWild as we ventured out to South Solitary Island! Conditions were great, with flat seas and sunny skies! On our way out, we had a small pod of Humpback Whales circling the boat, or "mugging" as some might say. It is unclear, but it seemed as though they were…
13th August 2025-Back after 2 weeks
After two weeks of staying dry due to poor sea conditions, So Wild managed to muster a crew of divers up and we shot out to South Solitary Island for a double dive! Surface conditions were great around the whole island so we chose to get in on the top end where its our favourite! The…
29th July 2025- Small Boat Big Fun
We love a start of the week dive here! So Wild packed up and headed out to South Solitary for a great two dives! Surface conditions were very ideal, with low wind and swell making our dive site options plenty! Manta Arch was the first pick, and the top end was our second! Manta Arch had…
27th July 2025- Loud Humpbacks Underwater
SoWild had a full boat on today! We were all keen to get out to the island as its been over a week since we've put our fins on! The wind was a bit of a mixed bag, so Manta Arch through to the Gantry was an optimal choice for the first dive. The second dive…
17th July 2025 – Schooling Barracuda at South Sol
The Northern End of South Solitary was the pick again today and it was just as epic as we expected!! Dive one was at Cleaner station, We had a huge school of Barracuda, Eagle Rays, Grey NUrse Sharks everywhere and a huge Spanich Dancer.Dive two was a drift from Shark Gutters down to The Gantry. We…
16th July 2025-Wicked Wednesday at Cleaner Station
Jetty Dive is kicking on with diving and had our fifth day out in a row at South Solitary! Half a boat of mostly students made for an easy kit up this morning and a race out to the island! Both divers were in and out at Cleaner Station. Holy Fish! The mid week diving today…
15th July 2025- Gloomy sunday
With nearly a full boat this morning, SoWild packed up dive gear and headed out to South Solitary for a double dive! The skies were a bit dark and the wind was fresh, we were keen to get underwater! Visibility has improved since yesterday, staying at a steady 10-12 metres around the top end and up…
14th July 2025 – Grey Nurse Sharks like Pancake stack
We are making the most of this beautiful weather and ticking off our 3rd day diving in a row!!!Our recent local Fur Seal was still at the island although no one got to see it under water.Dive one was at Shark Gutters while dive two was a drift from Cleaner Station down to South Boulder.Lots spotted…
