Gizo · Solomon Islands · Wall · Drift
Yellow Corner
A knoll covered in yellow soft corals found nowhere else around Gizo
Yellow Corner is an extension of Naru Wall on the barrier reef off Gizo, built around a knoll covered in rare yellow soft corals that grow nowhere else in the Gizo area. It is at its best when the current is running, and experienced divers seek it out for that unusual coral.
Where it is and how deep
8.1414° S, 156.9247° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive runs along the barrier reef where Naru Wall extends into Yellow Corner, typically between five and eighteen metres. The focus is the knoll at the corner, covered in rare yellow soft corals that are found at no other site around Gizo, with large staghorn coral formations alongside. The dive is at its best with the current running.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Good |
Season follows Gizo: Diving runs all year with no monsoon season; November has the least wind, though it can be muggy.
Know before you go
- The dive is at its best with the current running, which is when experienced divers favour it.
Sources
- Yellow Corner — Dive Gizo
- Yellow Corner Diving - Gizo Island — DivePlanner Pro
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