

Best for advanced divers, 15-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Outer Wall is a remote, deep-water drift dive located in the Rowley Shoals. The reef structure features a vertical wall dropping to 40 metres, adorned with gorgonian fans, soft corals, and plate corals in shallower sections. Due to the site's exposure, strong currents are common, requiring advanced buoyancy control and drift diving experience. Visibility is highly variable, ranging from near-zero to 45 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for advanced divers comfortable with deep water and significant current. Night diving is permitted. Divers should check local conditions before entry, as current strength and visibility fluctuate significantly.
-17.33800, 119.04500
Time your entry carefully around the current, as slack water gives you the best shot at working the deeper sections without burning through your gas. Check locally for up-to-date conditions before committing, given how significantly visibility and current strength can change here.
Access is only possible via multi-day liveaboard charter boats from Broome. The journey takes approximately 12-14 hours. Operators require bookings well in advance for the short diving season.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
15-40m
Visibility
Up to 45m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Year-round
The site features a wall that drops to a depth of 40 metres, with diving typically conducted between 15 and 40 metres.
No, Outer Wall is strictly for advanced divers due to the deep-water profile, strong currents, and remote location.
Outer Wall is accessible by boat only, located 260 kilometres from the nearest shore.
This site is designed for advanced scuba diving due to the depth and strong currents; it is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Outer Wall in Broome requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Outer Wall in Broome. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Outer Wall in Broome are August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, and July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Outer Wall in Broome can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Outer Wall in Broome can reach up to 45 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.