Meet the site
Anemone Lump is widely regarded as the Abrolhos's premier dive site. It is a coral bommie in the Easter Group rising from about 38-40 m to within 3-8 m of the surface. Marine Life Network describes its covering of anemones with resident anemonefish and thousands of silvery minnows (baitfish) swirling around the lump, with tiger sharks recorded; Eco Abrolhos adds huge plate corals and large, curious spangled emperor and snapper.
The bommie concentrates life in the open water around it: schools of baitfish attract predators, and the anemone fields at this latitude – thanks to the Leeuwin Current – are a striking sight. Strong currents sweep the site, which feeds the growth but means it must be dived at slack water, ideally with a guide.
It suits Advanced Open Water divers comfortable with current and depth; snorkellers can enjoy the top in calm, slack conditions. It is a highlight of liveaboard itineraries in the Easter Group, which also include Rolland Passage and the sea lions of Little Sandy Island.
Slack water at the Abrolhos is short, so liveaboard crews time the dive carefully and usually drop divers up-current of the lump. The shallow top also makes an excellent long safety stop among the anemones. Photographers should bring wide-angle for the baitfish clouds and macro for the anemonefish. Nitrox helps extend time on the flanks, and a reef hook is not appropriate on living coral – hold position by finning or using dead rock only.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Anemone Lump (Easter Group) is recorded as Pinnacle/Bommie in Geraldton & Abrolhos Islands. The listed access is boat (multi-day/liveaboard). Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Current and timing
- Ask how the operator assesses the current window for the actual route. Historical tide notes are not a departure instruction.
- Planned depth
- Confirm the intended route and training requirements; the recorded maximum is not a target.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is Anemone Lump (Easter Group) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Deep/Advanced + experience. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book Anemone Lump (Easter Group) through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Anemones and anemonefish, huge plate corals, spangled emperor, pink snapper, baitfish schools, coral trout, baldchin groper, tiger sharks
Location
Coral bommie rising from about 38-40 m to 3-8 m in the Easter Group, covered in anemones with anemonefish and huge plate corals; the Abrolhos's premier dive site, subject to strong currents.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
marinelife.org.auecoabrolhos.com.auRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.