Mermaid Cove
About Mermaid Cove
Mermaid Cove is a sheltered bay with a sandy bottom in the shallows, used for try dives and training. A coral garden sits on the right side inside the bay, sloping from very shallow water down to mid-depth. Outside the bay, the reef transitions into a richer drop-off reaching deeper water, offering a progression from easy sheltered dives to deeper profiles. The area is known for a resident school of yellowtail barracuda, a variety of moray eels, and nudibranch activity in winter.
Where Is Mermaid Cove?
Mermaid Cove Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 23m
Depth Note
Sandy bottom at 2–5 m; coral garden from about 2 m to 14 m; drop-off outside the bay down to 23 m.
Best Season
winter
Safety & Access At Mermaid Cove
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Depth increases quickly outside the bay at the drop-off; plan profiles accordingly, especially when moving beyond the sheltered bay.
Local Intel For Mermaid Cove
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Scuba
Suitable for try dives and courses in the 2–5 m sandy shallows, with options to extend to the coral garden and deeper drop-off to about 23 m.
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Exposure Profile at Mermaid Cove
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