Dynamite Pass

A pass near the northern Ribbon Reefs dived as a drift. Water moving through the channel draws sharks and pelagics; timing to the tide is everything.

Depth

5–30m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Tide-driven drift dive along a reef wall near Cormorant Reef
Reef sharks, lagoon rays, green turtles and sweetlips in the current
Best run on the right tide; conditions are current-dependent

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Ribbon Reefs dive sites - Dynamite Pass — Spirit of Freedom
Minke Whale Expeditions - dive sites — Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.