Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Ells offers vibrant coral gardens teeming marine life in Papua New Guinea's Oro Bay. The site features steep drop-offs, swim-throughs, and overhangs covered in soft corals. Expect encounters with reef sharks, barracuda, and schools of tropical fish. Visibility is typically clear, with warm waters year-round. Strong currents attract pelagics, making it ideal for drift diving. The underwater topography creates dramatic scenery, perfect for photographers. A hidden gem in the Pacific, it remains uncrowded and pristine.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Midnight SnapperMacolor macularisReported here · unconfirmed
Bignose UnicornfishNaso vlamingiiReported here · unconfirmed
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