3 mile Bommie
Located just three nautical miles offshore from the Entrance township in Australia, this expansive reef spanning approximately 30 hectares offers a diverse range of dive sites. From shallow reefs with depths of up to 20 meters to deeper areas, including shallow caves and channels, this location has something for every diver.
Divers exploring this area will encounter a rich variety of marine life, including Blue Gropers, wobbegong sharks, grey nurse sharks, and schools of pelagic kingfish, yellowtails, bream, and sessile communities. The underwater visibility at this site is around 10 meters, providing divers with a clear view of the stunning marine ecosystem.
With a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site is well-suited for beginners, making it an excellent choice for those new to diving. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, this site in Australia offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Divers exploring this area will encounter a rich variety of marine life, including Blue Gropers, wobbegong sharks, grey nurse sharks, and schools of pelagic kingfish, yellowtails, bream, and sessile communities. The underwater visibility at this site is around 10 meters, providing divers with a clear view of the stunning marine ecosystem.
With a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site is well-suited for beginners, making it an excellent choice for those new to diving. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, this site in Australia offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for 3 mile Bommie
5.6
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for 3 mile Bommie
Depth
21m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for 3 mile Bommie
Wave Height
0.86m
Wind Speed
8 m/s
Water Temp
19.7°C
Visibility
40.9km
Cloud Cover
4%
Wave Period
6.85s
Air Temperature
15.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for 3 mile Bommie
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Dive Score Chart for 3 mile Bommie
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.130897297297296/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 12 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.00407955801105/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at 3 mile Bommie: 06:00
Sunset at 3 mile Bommie: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at 3 mile Bommie are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
0:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.7m (9.05s), Wind: 0.7 m/s
Safest Overall
11:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.86m (6.75s), Wind: 7.7 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 12 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for 3 mile BommieAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at 3 mile Bommie
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for 3 mile Bommie
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for 3 mile Bommie
June
Score: 8.6
July
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for 3 mile Bommie
Water Temp
19.4°C / 66.9°F
January
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for 3 mile Bommie
3 mile Bommie follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (19.4°C) and June the coldest (12.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). June is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 13, 2026
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