Category: Local Dive Report
9th November 2024- Blue water and big thermocline
Today felt like summer as we had a big group of divers jump on Mega Wild for a trip out to South Solitary Island for a lovely Saturday Dive! We were welcomed to the island with beautiful blue water, around 20 metres visibility! Manta Arch through the Gap and ending at The Gantry was the choice…
8th November 2024- Big Current Big Fish
Mega Wild left the harbour to a slight southerly blow and some extremely blue water! We ventured our way out to South Solitary Island, with a group of keen divers looking to get in for a double dive. As we have had recent dives with great conditions, spirits were high! Being protected from the swell and…
6th November 2024-Barney
Before the wind picks up a bit tomorrow, SoWild managed to get a trip out to South Solitary for a double dive with a boat full of keen divers! Upon arrival, the water looked quite blue and there was minimal surface current, allowing divers to get in again at the top end of the island. Dive…
5th November 2024- Lots of Sharks!
Today's forecast was looking promising for a double dive. SoWild headed out with minimal wind and enjoyed blowing some bubbles at South Solitary! With predominately a Southern wind blowing through, we were able to tie up on the North Side of the Island and saw lots of Shark Action! Dive one saw some of our more…
2nd November 2024- Swimming pool or ocean?
We had the big boat packed and laoded today, ready to venture out towards Souht Solitary for a sweet double dive! The light presented itself with dreamy conditons, up to 30 metres vis and minimal current or surface chop! Shark Gutters was the ideal option for the first dive, where a cruisey drift from Shark Gutters…
28th october 2024- First Hammerheads of the Season
With a massive lull in the weather forecast, low winds and small swell called our boat, "So Wild", out to South Solitary Island. We were presented with lovely conditions! The little wind and swell accompanied with minimal to no current made all dive sites very appealing to us! We jumped in the water at Shark Gutters…
27th October 2024- Surprising good Sunday
Today was forecast to be quite windy, but we stuck with the dive and conditions turned out quite nice, with little wind. Swell was up, and coming from the south, so the Northern end was the best spot to dive. Visibility was very good considering the swell, and the water was a nice 20.9. First dive…
24th October 2024-Barney Says hello to NVCC Schoolkids
SoWild made the most of todays flat seas before the Southerly rolled in and made for a bit of mess! We shot out nice and early towards South Solitary Island to enjoy two beautiful dives this morning! Everyone enjoyed a bit of whale watching on our way out, as the season has now come to a…
23rd October 2024- Hump Day Dive
So Wild took advantage of the beautiful weather we had this morning and ventured out for a double dive at South Solitary Island! Surface conditions were a it choppy but the water was blue, clear, and beautiful! With a nice mix of students and certified divers, everyone decided to jump in at the Gantry for the…
