The Washing Machine
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
Strong currents swirl through this exhilarating dive site, creating a thrilling drift dive experience. The coral-covered slopes drop steeply into the deep blue, attracting schools of barracuda, trevally, and occasional reef sharks. Vibrant soft corals adorn the walls while eagle rays glide through the current. Best suited for advanced divers due to the challenging conditions, offering adrenaline-pumping action with excellent visibility when timed right. The site's unique hydrology creates whirlpool-like effects that give it its distinctive name.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Small Giant ClamTridacna maximaReported here · unconfirmed
Boring Giant ClamTridacna croceaReported here · unconfirmed
Indo-Pacific Rock-boring UrchinEchinometra mathaeiReported here · unconfirmed
Blue LinckiaLinckia laevigataReported here · unconfirmed
Lined BristletoothCtenochaetus striatusReported here · unconfirmed
Bleeker's ParrotfishChlorurus bleekeriReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Bullethead ParrotfishChlorurus sordidusReported here · unconfirmed
Coral RabbitfishSiganus corallinusReported here · unconfirmed
Saddle ButterflyfishChaetodon ephippiumReported here · unconfirmed
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